Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives. Free entry

Details

Accessibility

Wrexham museum has a wide range of accessibility across the venue. Wheelchair access on site. Mobility needs are also supported through the provision of lifts, automatic doors and assistance alarms within the unisex toilet facilities. All exhibitions are created to be accessible. Large print versions of exhibition text are available and Braille interpretations. Guide dogs are welcome. 

Meeting rooms have an induction loop fitted, except the largest room. Rooms can be accessed by the main staircase or via the lift and a ramp. There is one step into the largest meeting room.

2023: "The museum entrance is approached via a level but partially loose gravel surface. There is seating on the museum forecourt.

Wrexham Shop Mobility is located at Wrexham bus station, King Street, 200m from the museum.

The Ordnance Survey NGR of the museum is SJ3318 5043.

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Further Information/Accessibility: There is an accessible toilet, with baby changing facilities, on the ground floor. The key is available from reception. Photography (without flash or tripod) is permitted in our galleries for your personal use. Items on display which cannot be photographed are marked.

No food or drink is to be consumed in the galleries.

Please think of other visitors when talking on your mobile phone.

Fire Evacuation: if the fire alarm sounds please make your way to the

nearest fire exit and follow instructions from members of staff. The assembly point is by the cycle racks on the museum forecourt.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For further information please contact us" https://www.wrexhamheritage.wales/visit/#accessibility

Brief description

Wrexham Museum displays collections and stories of Wrexham County Borough and its people from prehistory up to the present day life. 

2023: "The ‘Museum of Two Halves’ is our shorthand name to describe the project that will see the development of the Football Museum for Wales and a new Wrexham Museum in the current museum building on Regent Street in Wrexham.

The new football museum will celebrate Welsh football, past and present, in all its diversity, from grassroots clubs to the national teams, as well as highlighting Wrexham’s historic achievements in the sport and celebrating the rich heritage of the County Borough.

New galleries will be created to display the Wrexham Museum collections, which means an enhanced experience for visitors and a first-class, modern venue for discovering the fascinating and eventful story of our region of North East Wales.

Working alongside the community, the museum will host a programme of activities and events to inspire all who visit to learn, be active and achieve their potential." https://www.wrexhamheritage.wales/footballmuseumwales/

Address

Email

museum@wrexham.gov.uk

Phone

01978 297460

Website

https://www.wrexhamheritage.wales/visit/

Directions

The museum is on Regent Street in the centre of Wrexham, just east of St Mary's Cathedral, Wrexham. 

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2023: "Monday–Friday 10am-5pm

Saturday 11am–4pm

Admission is free

Last admission 30 minutes before closing"

Transport

2023: "By Car

Wrexham County Borough Museum & Archives is located on Regent Street, adjacent to the Catholic Cathedral and the multi-storey car park. 

Three parking spaces are available for blue badge holders in St Mark’s Road on the east side of the museum building approximately 80m from the museum entrance.

There is a pay and display car park at Island Green (LL13 7LW), behind the museum and 5 minutes’ walk from the museum entrance. Other car parks available: Tŷ Pawb multi-storey (LL13 8BY), Waterworld (LL12 7AG), St Giles (LL13 7AB) and Eagles’ Meadow (LL13 8DG).

By Bus

Wrexham bus station is located on King Street approximately 200m from the museum.

For bus routes and times: https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/bus-timetables

By Rail

Wrexham Central railway station is located approximately 230m to the south of the museum within the Island Green shopping centre. Wrexham General railway station is 500m west of the museum along Regent Street. For train times: https://tfwrail.wales/stations/wrexham-general

By foot

Wrexham County Borough Museum & Archives is located on Regent Street, adjacent to the Catholic Cathedral and the multi-storey car park. 

Look out for fingerpost signs around the town pointing you towards the museum.

There are also town maps at various locations around the town centre.

The museum entrance is approached via a level but partially loose gravel surface. There is seating on the museum forecourt.

Wrexham Shop Mobility is located at Wrexham bus station, King Street, 200m from the museum.

The Ordnance Survey NGR of the museum is SJ3318 5043.

Assistance dogs are welcome."

Amenities

"Courtyard Cafe, 2023: Cafe Opening Times: Monday—Saturday: 11am-3.30pm

Our Courtyard Café offers a huge range of delicious home-made light meals, coffees, sandwiches, soups, cakes and irresistible desserts.

Shop: https://www.wrexhamheritage.wales/museum-shop/

Relax and browse in our shop.

We have a lovely range of unique gifts, books, cards and more, all inspired by our exhibitions and Wrexham’s local history. "