Porthcawl Museum is located in the Old Police Station, which was used as a working police station from 1877 to its closure in 1974.
Our collections include social, maritime and military history (particularly that of the 49th Recce Regiment, formed in Porthcawl in 1942), Victorian costumes and artifacts, railway history (of the DLPR, dating from 1825, and the GWR). We also have an 1866 drawing of the proposed new town of Porthcawl, a large collection of commemorative china donated by Mr & Mrs Redwood, and a library of local history photographs and slides.The Samtampa exhibition commemorates the tragic shipwreck at Sker Point in April 1947.
However, the First World War Centenary Exhibition is taking priority at the moment. Should you require to view items mentioned above, please contact the museum at porthcawlmuseum@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 01656788853
Our collections include social, maritime and military history (particularly that of the 49th Recce Regiment, formed in Porthcawl in 1942), Victorian costumes and artifacts, railway history (of the DLPR, dating from 1825, and the GWR). We also have an 1866 drawing of the proposed new town of Porthcawl, a large collection of commemorative china donated by Mr & Mrs Redwood, and a library of local history photographs and slides.The Samtampa exhibition commemorates the tragic shipwreck at Sker Point in April 1947.
However, the First World War Centenary Exhibition is taking priority at the moment. Should you require to view items mentioned above, please contact the museum at porthcawlmuseum@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 01656788853
Opening Hours
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - 10-12pm & 2-4pm
Wednesday - 10-12pm & 2-4pm
Thursday - 10-12pm & 2-4pm
Friday - 10-12pm & 2-4pm
Saturday - 10-4pm
Sunday - CLOSED
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Museum Entry Prices
We are a charity funded solely by donations from the public, prices are kept steady through the seasons, Donations are gratefully received. |
Disabled Access
We do strive to cater for all our visitors, unfortunately however with width of the aisles & age of the building this may prove difficult for some wheelchair users. There are no stairs or ramps at this museum. |
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Parking
There are 2 public car parks within 5 minutes walking distance of the museum at Hillboro Place & Mary Street. |
Facilities
Porthcawl Museum has no onsite facilities, however there are public toilets & a Cafe within 30 yards. |
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In 2014 the Porthcawl Museum is one of many organisations throughout the country hosting World War I commemorative exhibitions in partnership with the Imperial War Museum. |