1940s Swansea Bay Museum. Paid Admission: 2026: unlikely to open in 2026 as we look for new premises.
Details
Accessibility
Level car park.
Floor surface is mainly tiled with ramp to toilet.
Please contact the Museum to discuss your specific requirements.
Brief description
Museum of life as it was in the 1940's in Swansea.
Update 2026: "Abertawe 1940s Swansea
Unfortunately, we remain CLOSED
and are unlikely to open in 2026 as we look for new premises.
SCHOOLS and GROUPS – contact Phil for interactive sessions:
https://www.a-walk-through-talk-through-history-wales.org.uk/
SCHOOLS – Melanie, a teacher based in Neath, offers great multiperiod workshops in schools, including WWII
www.https://www.worldwarwalesworkshop.co.uk/"
Address
Baldwins Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea SA1 8PT
Phone
Website
Directions
Leave A483 at signpost for the Museum onto Baldwins Crescent.
Follow the road around and under the A483.
Just after the yellow slow markers on the road turn right and then keep right at island in the road.
The Museum entrance is directly in front of you
https://1940sswansea.co.uk/directions-contact-us
OS SS695931
Opening Times
See https://1940sswansea.co.uk/
Transport
Nearest Bus stops are at Swansea University Bay Campus or Fabian Way Park and Ride ~Service number 84.
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.cymru/ or call 0800 464 00 00
Amenities
Gift Shop
Cafe
Toilets
All amenities are available in Swansea town.
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Bay Studios Business Park, Swansea
944 metres*
Ashland Community Sports Hall, Port Tennant, Glamorgan
1,291 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.