What to do and see in Swansea, Wales: The Best Museums

The house in which the late Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was born and lived with his family for the first 23 years of his life. Enter Dylan Thomas Birthplace and you go back in time to when the Thomas family bought No 5 as a new house in 1914 just a few months before Dylan was born in the front bedroom. Soak up the atmosphere of the house in which he lived for 23 years and wrote two thirds of his published work The Dylan Thomas Birthplace is unique in that it allows you to stay in the house as a visitor. When you book the house you have exclusive use during your stay. The house has a growing reputation for introducing new literary and musical talent from both Wales and the rest of the world. The house is open for visiting every day from 10:30am to 4:30pm and the relaxed journey takes you through the beautifully restored rooms to give you an insight into life in the Edwardian era and a perfect starting point to discover just how Dylan was inspired by "...this sea-town..." Phoning or emailing ahead is advisable, as on occasion the house is utilised for overnight stays, dining experiences and other events which will mean the inability to carry out house visits at times where advertised. We do of course, apologise for any inconvenience which may be caused in these instances.

Swansea Bus Museum restores, operates and displays buses of public transport companies of South and West Wales. Our impressive collection consists primarily of vehicles from South Wales Transport (SWT) and First Cymru, together with two fine examples of London Transport Routemasters. Our display also includes several Land Rovers and American cars. Opening Date: Sunday February 25th 2018

Exhibition & Sale of Fine Welsh Art, Sculptures & Jewellery.

Free, family friendly Exhibition that chronicles the life, work and cultural context of Dylan Thomas, one of the most notable Welsh poets. Through an interactive timeline, audiovisual material and original worksheets, books and recordings, the 'Love the Words' exhibition celebrates Dylan's poetry, prose, radio broadcasts and film scripts. The Centre also runs a programme of activities throughout the year supporting the Exhibition, including creative writing workshops and free family events.

A friendly art gallery with plenty of arty gifts to suit all budgets. We encourage visitors to enjoy creativity of the artists and makers of Wales and maybe take a reminder home with them . Gower Gallery has a continually changing selection of paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and limited edition Giclee prints. Much of the work is inspired by the beautiful coastline of Gower with paintings of iconic views such as Langland, Three Cliffs, Caswell, Oxwich and Rhosilli Bay. We have a large selection of art gifts to suit all budgets. Alongside paintings by Ron Banning and his daughter Arwen Banning, the gallery is home to work by a number of Welsh artists such as Katie Allen, Alastair Elkes Jone, Gareth Thomas, Sian Magill, Jayne Davies and Jane Malvisi as well as artists from around the UK including Michelle Scragg, Christine Cummings, Ostinelli and Priest and Kelly Stewart.

The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery reopened in October 2016, following its major redevelopment generously supported by the Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government, CADW, HLF and Swansea Council. The project has transformed the Gallery’s original 1911 Grade II* listed building while conserving and celebrating its original character, providing a welcoming, new and refreshed 21st century visitor experience. Following the redevelopment, with additional resources, the Glynn Vivian is aiming to become a centre of excellence for the visual arts a world class gallery for Wales. The Gallery is a vibrant and inspiring free art space for everyone and provides spaces for historical, modern and contemporary art exhibitions, talks, lectures and conferences, live music, performance events and a comfortable and bright café and craft shop area in the heart of Swansea’s bustling artistic quarter.