Gone by Caitlin Flood-MolyneuxFrom The Series “Going Away In Order To Return”

At Cynon Valley Museum, we host a programme of temporary exhibitions across our two temporary gallery spaces, Mezzanine Gallery and Lower Gallery and our online gallery Exhibition at Home. We are proud to support local artists, artistans and craft people, showcasing the best talent from the Cynon Valley.

Current Exhibitions

The Miskin Art Society 2024 Summer Exhibition

Wednesday 24th July – Saturday 10th August

Lower Gallery,

Cynon Valley Museum

Depot Road, Aberdare, CF44 8DL

Meet one of the artists this Thursday,

11-1.30pm

Artist Peter Mayo will be in the Lower Gallery to chat about the exhibition and the group, and will demonstrate some of his art practice in the gallery.

Free Entry

About the Miskin Art Society

The Miskin Art Society was formed in 2005, originally meeting in the hall of Our Lady’s Church, Mountain Ash before relocating to St Therese of Lisieux – Hirwaun. The group meet every Thursday, 7-9pm and everyone aged above 16 is welcome to attend. They ask for £2.50 to cover refreshments and to pay for visiting artists to do demonstrations.

Contact Peter Mayo for more information on 01685 872512

Upcoming Exhibitions

Cynon Valley Museum Open Art Competition and Exhibition – Mezzanine Gallery

2nd – 26th July

Our Open Art Exhibition in the Mezzanine Gallery is now open – come down & view it!

Take part in the people’s choice vote & chose your favourite (all artworks are listed anonymously)

Saturday 20th July – celebration event, 2.30-5.00pm

Join us for live music from local band Head Noise from 2.30pm & Prize Giving with artists and judges Karin Mear, Judith Beecher & Walter Waygood from 3.30pm

5 prizes will be awarded: each judge will select their favourite, there will be an overall judges’ favourite and the people’s choice award!

Free entry & refreshments will be available

Miskin Art Society – Lower Gallery

24th July – 10th August

More exhibitions to be announced soon..

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Exhibition Events

Explore Our Galleries

Lower Gallery

Mezzanine Gallery

Exhibition at Home

Stories from the Collection

The Mezzanine Gallery and Lower Gallery are home to the museum’s temporary exhibition programme. The Museum holds a diverse programme of exhibitions including local artists and groups, national art bodies, artists and historic exhibitions.

Through our online gallery Exhibition at Home and Stories from the Collection, Cynon Valley Museum brings the culture and history into your homes through regular digital exhibitions and articles researching the history of the Cynon Valley.