South Wales Miners' Museum

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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 kitchen, 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"

12/10/2026
12/10/2026

Aberfan Memorial Tree

60 Years ago on Friday 21 October 1966,
116 children and 28 adults died at Pantglas Junior School. A coal spoil tip on the mountain behind the school engulfed the school and surrounding homes. South Wales Miners Museum have been asking visitors to create leaves on their memorial tree using their finger prints in remembrance of all those that died in this terrible disaster.

Thanks to Garth school in Maesteg for attending the South Wales Miners Museum today! Thanks to all of the volunteers and...
07/10/2026

Thanks to Garth school in Maesteg for attending the South Wales Miners Museum today!

Thanks to all of the volunteers and to Nigel Robins for giving a talk to the children about coal and the landscape of the Afan valley!

06/10/2026
Join us if you dare
25/09/2026

Join us if you dare

Address

Afan Forest Park , Cynonville
Port Talbot
SA133HG

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+441639851833

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