About Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Explore fascinating treasures housed within a grand castle setting at this Merthyr Tydfil museum, where diverse collections bring local heritage and art to life for all the family.
What's nearby
- Julie’s Castle Tea Rooms next door
- Canolfan visitor centre and cafe next door
- Halo Cyfarthfa Park Cafe & Splash Pad 200m away
- Cyfarthfa Park Primary School - junior site 400m away
- Vertigo Trampoline Park 500m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Popped in a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. £3.50 per person is more than a fair price and helps support the museum and staff. Lots to see in the museum and very educational. Staff were also really friendly. We did not stop at the café inside but as we walked through it to go down to the basement it seemed lovely.
· via Google
Really interesting place, and a cool place to visit, especially having relations that want to school there. I would normally have given a 5 star review, but we visited in the middle of a raging storm, and there was extensive building work in progress. Nonetheless, the museum was really interesting and the staff were very helpful, and there is also a really cool cafe on site.
· via Google
Firstly went to go to the museum closed torensial rain ☔ why King Charles and camila coming to visit his birthday had no clue. Well organised lovely unfortunately 1.5hours in the rain was testing for everyone. King 👑 was pleasent I had the honour to talk and meet him.. Public toilets need addressing needs closer to the castle. Unfortunately I can't comment on the museum hence the the no 5star but will do that again. Staff otganisers were friendly, love merthyr and its amazing History. Pictures will show the event would I recommend a vist oh yes the park is worth it.. Bar the weather we did it 24 hours rain a month load I don't think I will ever forget it. Cyfartha Castle has the official History.. Go visit it..
· via Google
Great place to visit. Came here yesterday. The castle is placed on a hill, with views over looking the park and lake that is just below the castle, as well as a great view of Mythyr Tydfil. The castle experience itself isnt the biggest we've seen, but at the time of writing it was £3.50 each person adult ticket so that was fair enough. The information they provide as well as details in the rooms is a great sight to behold. They detail such events, such as locomotives, mines, the start some appliances, etc. The experience follows a one way experience, and before you go down to the museum, there is a cafe. There's also acitivies to do there, some leaflets were being handed out to families that had kids. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a nice explore with a lovely view.
· via Google
People say this museum offers a fascinating look into local industrial and cultural history, featuring unique artifacts and Welsh artwork. Visitors highlight the beautiful grounds, including a lake, walking paths, and children's play areas, making it suitable for families and dog owners. They also mention the friendly staff and the cafe's delicious, reasonably priced food and drinks.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2,584 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Merthyr Tydfil