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Bilingual post: ‘Perthynas Defnydd’ Craig Lewis Digwyddiad Agoriadol, Amgueddfa Cwm Cynon, Aberdâr, de Cymru. Dydd Gwener 6 Hydref 6pm – 8pm Croeso i Bawb Craig yn esbonio: [...]

Bilingual post:   Arddangosfa gelf newydd gan artist lleol Islwyn Thorne. ‘Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones’   “Mae’r darluniau hyn o gyfres o arsylliadau ymchwiliol o [...]

Now extended until December 21st 2023…. Tuneful Tea Sessions at Cynon Valley Museum! Come along and have a good sing song and a cup of tea. No experience needed Every Thursday 1.- 2.30pm

‘Lamplight to Sunlight: Revisiting the lives of pit ponies from new perspectives’   A book reading and discussion with local author Anna Rashbrook and photographer Walter Waygood and [...]

Aberdare Art Society 2023 Exhibition, Lower Gallery, Cynon Valley Museum 7th – 29th September 2023 Visit us and be inspired by the creativity and the diverse range of mediums and styles by [...]

We’re looking for artists to exhibit with us! Looking for the perfect space to showcase your creativity? We would like to hear from you! If you would like more information about how to [...]

FREE Expressive Art Sessions for ages 12-18 this October Half-term Coming soon! FREE Expressive Art Sessions for ages 12-18 with fine artist Steph Cormack This October Half Term Tuesday 31st [...]

New at Cynon Valley Museum – ‘ Book of the Month’ recommendations from our staff and volunteers Starting this month, we are going to spotlight our choices for ‘Book of the [...]

Coming soon / Yn dod yn fuan!   Free Life Drawing Classes for ages 16 and above with art tutor Dai Williams. Starting on Tuesday 3rd October, 7-9pm   6 sessions on Tuesdays 7-9pm: 3rd, 10th, [...]

We’re hiring a Museum’s Event Co-ordinator! We’ve got an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team!  We’re hiring a Museum’s Events Co-ordinator on a fixed term contract to [...]

Mags Keane ‘Memories of a Miner’s Daughter’ Art Exhibition   This September local artist Mags Keane is exhibiting her stunning work in our Mezzanine Gallery. Titled [...]

Bilingual Post: Arts & Crafts Calling all you Crafty Kids! Come and create your next masterpiece with the help of Craig Lewis Arts. Ages 7-12 (Ages 5+ welcome with an adult helper) [...]

Free Drama Workshops this August with The Aberdare Colstars at Cynon Valley Museum Do you dream of being a star? Are you a young actor aged 8-12 or 13-18? Join The Aberdare Colstars at these free [...]

Coming Soon! A Free Story -Telling Session for kids aged 2-7 ‘George’s Escape’ read by local author Jerzy Jones Plus free arts & crafts! Saturday 29th August 2023 11am [...]

‘Under the Sea’ – a free Arts & Crafts session for kids aged 7+ Get ready for some free summer fun!  Let the kids get creative and join us for a ‘Make your own fish [...]

The Miskin Art Society ‘Welsh Life’ Art Exhibition 7th – 28th July 2023 Coming soon to Cynon Valley Museum: The Miskin Art Society’s 2023 Art Exhibition ‘Welsh [...]

Join us at Cynon Valley Museum for the launch of John Briggs’ ‘ Walking the Valleys’ exhibition featuring selected photography from the book by Peter Finch and John Briggs, [...]

Are you a creative writer? Join writer and poet Mike Church for his writing workshop themed “My Hometown” here at Cynon Valley Museum, Wednesday 21st June, 11.30 – 2.00pm. Be [...]

Coleg y Cymoedd  Arddangosfa Cyfryngau Digidol Creadigol / Creative Digital Media Exhibition Bilingual text: Yn dod yn fuan! Coleg y Cymoedd Lefel 1, lefel 2 & lefel 3 Arddangosfa Cyfryngau [...]

Easter Saturday 8th April 11am-1pm FREE Kids’ Art & Craft – Drop-in session Easter Egg Painting & Competition! Join us Easter Saturday 2023 for a FREE Easter Egg painting [...]

Free Learn Welsh Lesson at Cynon Valley Museum Siop Siarad a Chyngerdd Am Ddim yn Amgueddfa Cwm Cynon A Free Siop Siarad and Concert in Cynon Valley Museum Dydd Sadwrn 25 Mawrth 2023 10.00yb [...]

Have Your Voice Heard This International Women’s Day, join The RCTCBC Community Safety Team in establishing a steering group that will strive to improve the safety of women and girls in [...]

Exciting Events Coming up this March 2023 Cynon Valley Museum Trust is delighted to be providing family activities and events throughout March. These events are funded by the RCT Together Shared [...]

‘Aildanio’ 2022-23 Arts Prize Exhibition at g39 Cardiff Aildanio, the Disability Arts Cymru (DAC) Arts Prize exhibition has begun its six gallery tour of Wales at g39 in Cardiff from 18th [...]

We’re happy to be hosting free craft events this Winter!   These sessions target ages 7 – 16 years. Children aged 5-7 are welcome with a guardian/adult. Winter Craft Session [...]

Join us at Cynon Valley Museum this Christmas, we’ve got lots going on!   1st – 22nd December, Winter Art Exhibition Throughout December, the Winter Art exhibition spread across both our art [...]

We’re happy to be hosting free craft events this Halloween and Bonfire Night, led by local artist Craig Lewis! (Mae’r fersiwn Gymraeg yn dilyn isod) These sessions target ages 7 [...]

‘Our Treasures’ Join us at Cynon Valley Museum for an art workshop in partnership with Craft of Hearts! Do you know what your treasures are? During our sessions you will create a [...]