Museums & Galleries · Swansea and Gower
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
📍 SA1 5DU
Photo: Sionk (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- View exhibitions of historical, modern and contemporary art
- See the gallery's collection of artworks and ceramics
- Take a virtual tour of the gallery online
- Join talks, tours, workshops and activities
- Visit the café and shop on site
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is Swansea's city gallery, set in the heart of the castle area, offering free entry to its exhibitions of historical, modern and contemporary art, plus a permanent collection of artworks, ceramics and works on paper. You can join talks, tours and workshops, browse the shop, or relax in the café. It suits art lovers, families and anyone curious about culture, with a fully accessible entrance and lift throughout the building. It's open Tuesday to Sunday, with nearby car parks and free Sunday parking. Swansea station is just 0.2 miles away, Swansea Bay beach 1.1 miles away, and there are 43 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning a longer visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00am–4.30pm, closed Mondays except Bank Holidays
- Booking
- Free admission, no booking mentioned
- Parking
- Nearest car parks on High Street and Orchard Street, free parking Sundays at High Street
- Accessibility
- New passenger lift gives full physical access to galleries and facilities
From the attraction's own website on 17 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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The Dragon Hotel
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Swansea and Gower
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🚆 Or come by train
- Swansea 0.2 miles
- Llansamlet 3.6 miles
- Gowerton 4.3 miles
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