Museums & Galleries · Swansea and Gower
Egypt Centre
📍 SA2 8PZ
Photo: Tiia Monto (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Largest collection of Egyptian artefacts in Wales
- Gallery redevelopment adding interactive smellscapes and soundscapes
- Recently returned ancient coffin of Ankhpakhered on site
- Coffin decorated with scenes of Egyptian deities and texts
- Located within Swansea University campus
The Egypt Centre sits within Swansea University in Sketty and holds the largest collection of Egyptian artefacts in Wales. You can explore galleries of ancient objects, with ongoing redevelopment set to bring new interactive smellscapes, soundscapes and improved display cases. A notable recent addition is the newly conserved coffin of Ankhpakhered, intricately decorated with scenes of Egyptian deities, due to go on display in the House of Death gallery. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, closed Monday and Sunday, making it a good midweek visit for anyone curious about ancient history. The museum is about 2 miles from Swansea station and 0.8 miles from Swansea Bay beach, with 45 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning a longer stay nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–4pm; closed Monday and Sunday
- Accessibility
- Automatic doors being installed to improve wheelchair access to galleries
From the attraction's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
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