South Wales Miners' Museum

South Wales Miners' Museum This award winning museum in the heart of the beautiful Afan Valley where men once tunnelled for coal

Take a step back in time with us .......

South Wales Miners Museum portrays the life of a coal miner and the hardships they endured. From early coal mining days when children worked underground to the jobs they had to face through to more modern day mining. Let us guide you through the museum along with many interactive panells and activities for visitors. A popular attraction is the miners kitch

en, showing the living conditions of the miner and his family. The museum houses fantastic exhibits and a display of stained glass designed by Deborah Coombs and Cymmer Comperhensive school. There are also a number of outside exhibits including a miniature steam engine. The museum offers Educational packages and outreach sessions for all ages. As a testament South Wales Miners Museum won the 2017 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. This is a fantastic achievement and shows that the volunteers are committed to giving visitors an excellent experience. Entry Charges are:

Adults: £4.00
Concessions: £3.00
Children :£3.00
Under 5’s: FREE


*PLEASE NOTE THE CAFE & CAR PARK ARE NOT RUN BY THE MUSEUM"

We are always looking for new volunteers so please get in contact!!! Help keep our history alive for future generations
15/06/2026

We are always looking for new volunteers so please get in contact!!!
Help keep our history alive for future generations

😀South Wales Miners' Museum needs volunteers of all ages, male and female to help run our museum.
👌YOU DON"T HAVE TO BE AN EX MINER!!!
Lots of different roles involved and a chance to meet great people and keep our local history alive for future generations.
🙋‍♂️If you are interested please call in or messages us on facebook or drop us an email on [email protected]

https://www.swminers.co.uk/event-details/historical-talkJoin us at the South Wales Miners' Museum on the 24th of June fo...
04/06/2026

https://www.swminers.co.uk/event-details/historical-talk

Join us at the South Wales Miners' Museum on the 24th of June for a historical talk by Ciaran Gibbons about the last Welsh born Prince of Wales Owain Glyndwr, his greatest victory at The Battle of Bryn Glas and his revolt against the English crown.
The man, the myth, the legend.
A free event so please come along and tell a friend who might be interested who might not see this poster on social media .

👏 Some of our volunteers recently received the Neath Port Talbot CVS Volunteer Award of behalf of South Wales Miners' Mu...
04/06/2026

👏 Some of our volunteers recently received the Neath Port Talbot CVS Volunteer Award of behalf of South Wales Miners' Museum.
Great to see all the hard work our team do in preserving our history getting recognised.
The best way you can support the museum is to pop in for a visit, tell your friends and pop a post up on social media.

30/05/2026
25/05/2026

😀 Visit THE SOUTH WALES MINERS MUSEUM to learn about our shared history in mining.
🌳 Our museum is in the stunning Afan Forest Park, with walks and bike trails and a cafe if you want a drink or are feeling peckish.
👍 Hope to see you soon

📚 Did you know we hold a vast collection of books relating to Coal Mining, and local history of the industrial past in S...
18/05/2026

📚 Did you know we hold a vast collection of books relating to Coal Mining, and local history of the industrial past in South Wales.
📖 Books can be reserved for reading in our dedicated reading area.
https://www.swminers.co.uk/library

One of our volunteers at the museum, Colin Day explains about the various dangers faced by miners underground & gives a ...
15/05/2026

One of our volunteers at the museum, Colin Day explains about the various dangers faced by miners underground & gives a demonstration of why hard hats were made compulsory for miners.
For All Enquiries & Bookings
Our telephone line: 01639 851833
Our Email : [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you !

Our chairman Colin Day explains about the various dangers faced by miners underground & gives a demonstration of why hard hats were made compulsory for miner...

👀 LOOKING FOR A GIFT OR SOUVENIR ??? 🎁 We have a selection of gifts and merchandise for sale in our museum situated in ...
06/05/2026

👀 LOOKING FOR A GIFT OR SOUVENIR ???
🎁 We have a selection of gifts and merchandise for sale in our museum situated in the Afan Forest Park.
🙏 All purchases help keep our museum open so please pop in and have a look .

👉 SOUTH WALES MINERS MUSEUM NEEDS NEW DIRECTORS !!!🤔You help preserving our Welsh mining history and heritage!😀Contact u...
04/03/2026

👉 SOUTH WALES MINERS MUSEUM NEEDS NEW DIRECTORS !!!
🤔You help preserving our Welsh mining history and heritage!
😀Contact us today for more information on how YOU can have a positive impact on our local community!
💻 EMAIL - [email protected]
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Address

Afan Forest Park , Cynonville
Port Talbot
SA133HG

Telephone

+441639851833

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