Museum
Tenby Museum and Art Gallery
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Housed in a former 19th-century lifeboat station on Castle Hill, Tenby Museum and Art Gallery offers a deep dive into the town's past. Exhibits range from prehistoric tools and medieval artifacts to paintings by local artists, including works by the Tenby-born artist Augustus John. The museum's maritime gallery highlights Tenby's fishing and lifeboat history, with models and photographs. A highlight is the collection of Pembrokeshire pottery and fossils from the region.
Don't miss
- See the original 19th-century lifeboat and rescue equipment in the maritime gallery.
- Browse the art collection featuring works by Augustus John and other Welsh artists.
- Explore the archaeology display with finds from local Iron Age forts and medieval Tenby.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Tenby Museum and Art Gallery
You can visit Tenby Museum and Art Gallery on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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