Ceredigion Museum
Housed in the fine old Coliseum Theatre, the Ceredigion Museum showcases the history of Aberystwyth and the county of Ceredigion.
Displays in the museum are positioned around the theatre balconies
Exhibitions and displays chronicle life in the county from prehistoric times to everyday life today. There is a wide variety of well-presented displays which cover all sorts of topics, including home and work life, agriculture and seafaring.
The diverse collection of items on display has many items donated by local people and includes items from farm equipment, to children's toys, to an unnerving collection of dentistry equipment.
There is a reconstruction of a 19th century Welsh cottage, and the museum is also home to the mechanism of the old town clock which stood at the top of Great Darkgate Street between 1856 and 1956. Still in working order, a small dial displays the time to passers by in Terrace Road below.
The collection is housed in the auditorium of the old Coliseum Theatre and Cinema, which provides what is probably one of Britain's most beautiful museum interiors. The building's history is reflected in the fascinating collection of old film and theatrical memorabilia.
Exhibitions
As well as the permanent collections, there are regular temporary exhibitions on a range of topics in the auditorium, while the gallery displays touring exhibitions and local works.
Stairwell displays feature a range of local artwork, including many items by local artist Alfred Worthington.
Useful Information
- Location:
- Terrace Road, SY23 2AQ [Map]
- Open:
- Year-round, except Sundays and holidays
- Telephone:
- (01970) 633088
- Website:
- www.ceredigion.gov.uk