Tŷ Gwyn and the Maritime Museum

Tŷ Gwyn and the Maritime Museum occupies the Barmouth Sailors' Institute, a rare survivor of the seamen's institutes once common in coastal Britain, established in 1890 to help local families trace the long voyages of seafarers. Inside, you can explore the Reading Room, where daily newspapers and magazines are still available, browse photographs and artefacts telling Barmouth's maritime story, and see a set of sea charts dating back to 1823. It suits visitors interested in local maritime history and heritage buildings. The building has a step at the front, though rear access is possible when unlocked. Based in Barmouth, Gwynedd, it sits close to Barmouth station and Barmouth beach, with 88 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning a longer visit.