Ceredigion Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1972 |
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| Location | Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales |
| Type | Local museum |
| Owner | Ceredigion County Council |
Ceredigion Museum (also known as Amgueddfa Ceredigion in Welsh) is a cool museum located in Aberystwyth, a town in Ceredigion, Wales. It's a great place to discover the history of the area!
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Where is the Museum?
You can find Ceredigion Museum on Terrace Road in Aberystwyth. It's inside a beautiful old building called the Coliseum. This building used to be an Edwardian theatre, which means it's from the time of King Edward VII. The museum is looked after by the Ceredigion County Council.
A Look Back: Museum's History
The museum first opened its doors in 1972. It was started by a group called the Cardiganshire Antiquarian Society. They later gave the museum to the new Ceredigion District Council in 1974. In 1996, the museum became part of the Ceredigion County Council.
The Ceredigion Museum closed on May 19, 2025. This was for important repairs and maintenance work. The building is very old and needs special care. It is expected to open again in the spring of 2026.
What Can You See? Collections and Exhibitions
Ceredigion Museum shows off the history and old discoveries of the county. They have amazing collections of Welsh furniture and traditional costumes. You can also see many items related to farming and agriculture from the area.
There's a special collection of taxidermy animals. These were prepared by the Hutchings family between the 1870s and 1942. The museum also has many paintings by an artist named Alfred Worthington. He lived from 1835 to 1925.
The museum often has new, temporary exhibitions. These shows focus on local history and art. They also have displays in other places. You can find them at Lampeter Library and the Kite Centre in Tregaron. There are also displays at the Harbourmaster's office in New Quay. The museum even owns a small cottage in Llanon. This cottage is open to visitors on most August afternoons.
Friends of the Museum
The museum gets help from a group called the Friends of Ceredigion Museum. These friends support the museum's work.
