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 usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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