Museums & Galleries · Monmouthshire
Blaenafon Community Museum
📍 NP4 9AA
Photo: David P. Howard (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- First World War collection including maps, wills and medals
- Service artifacts belonging to Sergeant Daniel White Morgan
- Second World War memorabilia of William John Williams
- Exhibitions on trade unionism, choirs, churches and local schools
- Run entirely by volunteers who assist with exhibitions and research
Blaenafon Community Museum is a small volunteer-run museum in Blaenavon, housed at the Workmen's Hall, telling the community's story through local heritage exhibitions. You'll find displays covering recreation, churches and chapels, choirs and music, trade unionism, friendly societies, shops and local schools, alongside poignant First and Second World War collections including medals, letters and personal items belonging to local servicemen. It's a good fit for those interested in local and social history, families and school groups, with the museum welcoming large groups and school trips. It's run entirely by volunteers, so check opening hours before visiting. For a stay nearby, there are 19 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, with Abergavenny station 4.5 miles away for those travelling by train.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10am–3pm, Saturday 10am–1pm, closed Wednesday and Thursday
- Best for
- Large groups and school trips
- Booking
- Get in touch for more information on tickets and events
From the attraction's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Blaenafon Community Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Abergavenny 4.5 miles
- Ebbw Vale Parkway 4.8 miles
- Ebbw Vale Town 5 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page