# National Waterfront Museum, Swansea — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore Wales' industrial and maritime heritage through interactive exhibits at this modern, family-friendly museum on Swansea's waterfront, complete with restaurant, picnic areas and full accessibility. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/swansea/attractions/national-waterfront-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5060201760973878256&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The National Waterfront Museum](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/114157307277981671705) **In short:** National Waterfront Museum is a museum in Swansea, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,612 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About National Waterfront Museum Explore Wales' industrial and maritime heritage through interactive exhibits at this modern, family-friendly museum on Swansea's waterfront, complete with restaurant, picnic areas and full accessibility. ## What's nearby - Dylan Thomas Theatre next door - Pump House next door - LC Swansea 200m away - Swansea Building Society Arena 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street - ✓Paid garage ### 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 – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [A](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106530634629857859817/reviews) ★★★★★ The National Maritime Museum is very good and well worth a visit. It has lots to see across three different sections, and the way it presents different time periods gives the whole place a strong sense of movement through history. What makes the museum especially enjoyable is that it does not feel flat or repetitive. Each section has its own character, and together they give a clear sense of different timelines and how maritime history developed over time. That makes it easy to stay engaged for a good stretch without feeling overwhelmed. The merchandise store is also good, which is always a nice bonus after a museum visit. It has the kind of selection that lets you take home something fitting without it feeling too generic. For visitors who like to browse after exploring, it adds to the overall experience nicely. It is definitely a place to visit, especially if you are a fan of Dylan Thomas. The museum’s atmosphere and historical depth make it a worthwhile stop, and it leaves you with both knowledge and a strong impression of the maritime world. · via Google [Briony Larter](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116053173206881852975/reviews) ★★★★★ Visited today with my 2 boys ages 2/4 they loved it! The play area is perfect. We adults had a great time there also! The garden and bees were a highlight! Felt very community based and very child friendly. Baby changing and a nursing room! Lots of interactive parts for the kids which they enjoyed. We didn't visit cafe but it looked lovely. Lots of free activities for the community also advertised. Shame we dont live close by! Will definitely visit in the summer! · via Google [Sherman](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116974957563213120255/reviews) ★★★★★ One of the best museums that we have visited. Is is well organized and managed. They have a very good preservation and presentation of many artifacts. Learn a lot more about the history of Dwansea and Wales. Thanks a lot to the National Waterfront Museum · via Google [Sapna Somani](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101685019379654860889/reviews) ★★★★★ Very well maintained. Neat and clean. Have items from as old as 16th century and after. Some stones were almost 2000 years old. Really enjoyed it. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x486e8b08216ac46f:0x463972b106a773f0!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers a wide variety of engaging and interactive exhibits, making it enjoyable for both adults and children. They also highlight the free admission, friendly staff, and clean facilities, including spotless restrooms. Some reviews mention the interactive displays can be non-working. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3RD [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.6166382%2C-3.9391585) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (2,612 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Swansea [More attractions in Swansea](https://staycation.co.uk/swansea/attractions) ★ 4.4 (2,612 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.museumwales.ac.uk/swansea?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [029 2057 3600](tel:02920573600) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Swansea **Postcode** SA1 3RD **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C3RJ386+M8 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x486e8b08216ac46f:0x463972b106a773f0!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486e8b08216ac46f:0x463972b106a773f0!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486e8b08216ac46f:0x463972b106a773f0!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Swansea Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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National Waterfront Museum suits all ages. ### Is National Waterfront Museum wheelchair accessible? National Waterfront Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at National Waterfront Museum? Yes: free car park, paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact National Waterfront Museum? 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