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Porthmadog Maritime Museum

The Harbour, Porthmadog LL49 9LU Wales
916452 1.290934 51.943422999999996
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About About the place

The Porthmadog Maritime Museum offers a glimpse into the town's rich seafaring past, particularly its role in transporting slate. Housed in a former slate shed on the harbor, the museum showcases exhibits including photographs, ship models, and artifacts related to shipbuilding and maritime trade. Knowledgeable volunteers provide insights into the area's history and the lives of those involved in the slate industry. The museum aims to preserve and share the stories of Porthmadog's maritime heritage.

Best for

The museum is best suited for those interested in local history, maritime heritage, and the slate industry. It is also a good option for families with children.

Best season

The museum is open from Easter to October, making spring and summer the best seasons to visit.

Best time to visit

Weekdays are likely to be less crowded than weekends. Midday to early afternoon is ideal, given the opening hours of 12:00 to 16:00.

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Accessibility

The museum is located on one level, making it accessible to those with mobility issues. However, specific details regarding wheelchair accessibility or other accommodations are not widely available.

Kid friendly

The museum offers a children's activity table, a quiz, and the opportunity to ring a ship's bell. There is also a small area for children to dress up and engage in hands-on activities. Stroller access is likely, given the single-level layout.

Pet friendly

Dog friendly.

Food facilities/restaurants/cafes

There are no food facilities within the museum itself. However, Porthmadog offers a variety of cafes and restaurants nearby. Restrooms are available.

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JanAbelsen
Porthmadog
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This is a great place and we finally got a chance to visit this place. It is a fabulous place and has the lit and vibrant vibe where all the crowd is young and lit. We had such an amazing experience and we partied all night. It was awesome.. This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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ZinaidaAgapova
Porthmadog
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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JesperRDahl
Porthmadog
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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EmilieOHolm
Porthmadog
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It was a pleasing and an interesting visit to this great museum. They had a huge collection of fascinating artefacts and culturally infused items. I really enjoyed a few parts of it. It is quite big so you might feel a little bored in between. You can skip through whatever doesn't interest you.

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NicolaiKKjaer
Porthmadog
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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JozsaOmpoly
Porthmadog
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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