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Art Galleries and Exhibitions in Merthyr Tydfil

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Art Galleries, Exhibitions and Artists in Merthyr Tydfil and Surrounding Areas

We have a range of Art Exhibitions and Galleries and Artists in the Merthyr Tydfil area with artistic events and shows throughout the year. The Art Galleries and Art in Merthyr Tydfil ranges from traditional paintings and sculpture right through to modern art installations and contemporary Art. We update the exhibitions and event details on a regular basis, so come back again for further information.

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil Current Exhibition A Question of Sport? 15th September 2012 - 13th October 2012 An exhibition asking how museums collect modern-day items using sporting objects collected over the last 60 years in Welsh collections. From the 1958 Empire & Commonwealth Games in Cardiff to the 2010 Ryder Cup in Newport, this exhibition covers a range of great sporting moments in Wales. A Decade of Discovery: The Newport Ship 17th September 2012 - 12th October 2012 On the 10th Anniversary of the discovery of the Newport Medieval Ship exhibition tells the tale of the excavation and conservation of this remarkable vessel. Georgetown 1st November 2012 to 30th November 2012 An exhibition that uses the photo's of Tony Hyde and historical research to tell the story of Georgetown from its construction, to destruction, to reconstruction. Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery is home to a fantastic collection of artefacts spanning 2000 years of Merthyr's history and its Free to visit. Opening Times: 1st April - 30th September Daily, 10am - 5.30 pm (last admission 5pm) 1st October - 31st March Closed Monday Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm Sat & Sun 12pm - 4pm

Big Pit / National Coal Museum, Blaenafon, Torfaen NP4 9XP 01495 796416 Current Exhibition The Pithead Baths building houses four exhibition spaces and uses objects and images to tell the story of coal mining in Wales. Themes include children in the mines, health, home life and the mining communities. See how the life and work of a Miner has changed from 1850 to 2000. Learn about the Geology and Uses of Coal, Mining Disasters and Rescue, discover the role and impact of Trade Unions and Nationalisation , and get a closer look at some mining memorabilia.

Art Galleries and Art in the Merthyr Tydfil Area