Dewch i ddathlu’r flwyddyn newydd gyda ni yn ein sesiwn Gair am Grair dydd Gwener yma! Grŵp anffurfiol a chyfeillgar sy’n cwrdd yn fisol i sgwrsio yn Gymraeg am hanes a threftadaeth yn Amgueddfa Cwm Cynon. Rydym yn edrych ar thema wahanol pob mis ac yn defnyddio creiriau o gasgliadau’r amgueddfa i sbarduno sgyrsiau difyr […]

Please note that the museum will be closed between: 22 December 2024 – 7 January 2025 Merry Christmas / Nadolig Llawen

Kyffin Williams: His Life & Style A Talk & Paint workshop with artists Kath Jones and Karin Mear Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare Thursday 16th January 2025, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Learn about the life and work of artist, Kyffin Williams and paint your own piece of art in his style. £2 recommended contribution or Pay As […]

Warm Data Labs Facilitated by Lisa and Paul Saturday 25 January, 15 February & 8 March 2025 10-12pm Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare Warm data are the conversations and experiences each and every one of us have every day. Warm Data Labs were developed by Nora Bateson of the International Bateson Institute. https://batesoninstitute.org/ Labs are a […]

Art Workshop with Novanna Richards & Paul Williams Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare Friday 17th January 2025, 1.30-3.30pm £2 or Pay As You Feel Please book on 01685 886727 We will be making a small 3D watercolour with Paul, and learning some more abstract painting techniques and approaches with Novanna. If anyone made a piece at […]

Life Drawing Classes Returning to Cynon Valley Museum Jan-Feb 2025 with Dai Williams For ages 16 + 6 sessions on Tuesdays 7-9pm: 14th, 21st, 28th January & 4th, 11th February 2025 £2 per person or Pay As You Feel Booking essential! Please phone 01685886729

RETURNING to Cynon Valley Museum, Jan- Feb 2025 Jewellery Making Classes New day & time – Fridays, 10am-12pm 17th, 12th, 24th & 31st January- 7th, 14th, 21st February 2025 For adults 18+ Please phone 01685 886729 to book your places £2 per session or Pay As You Feel Cynon Valley Museum, Depot Road, Aberdare, CF44 […]

Watercolour Classes with Karin Mear at Cynon Valley Museum January / February 2025 6 sessions on Tuesdays 6-8pm 14th January – 18th February 2025 £2 per session or Pay As You Feel Booking essential – Please phone 01685 886729 Materials provided Suitable for: Beginners & Intermediate Age 16+ Please note that the museum will be […]

Returning to Cynon Valley Museum in 2025 Writing for Wellbeing workshop for adults with poet and playwright Patrick Jones Saturday 11th January, 1st February & 1st March 2025, 11am-1pm Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare £2 or Pay as you feel Please phone 01685 886729 to book Please note that the museum will be closed between: 22 […]

Red Poets / Beirdd Cochion at Cynon Valley Museum / Amgueddfa Cwm Cynon Performing poems inspired by the International Brigade Volunteers Cymru Exhibition. Featuring 5 Red Poets reading including Mike Jenkins, Jazz, Al Jones, Rebecca Royall & Leanne Evans. Thursday 23rd Jan 2025, 6.30-8.30pm Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare, CF44 8DL £2 or Pay As You […]

Returning to Cynon Valley Museum in Jan-Feb 2025 Intuitive Art course with Steph Cormack Artist 6 week course starting Tuesday 14th January, 1.30-3.30pm Intuitive Art supports our wellbeing £2 recommended contribution or pay as you feel Hurry, spaces are filling quickly – please book on 01685 886729 Please note that the museum will be closed […]

The next Cynon Valley History Society Meeting at Cynon Valley Museum.. Thursday 19th December. Cynon Valley Museum 7.00 p.m. The Albion Colliery Disaster And Its Aftermath By Alun Caffery At mid afternoon 23rd June 1894 a terrible explosion rent the air in Cilfynydd. The ground shook and smoke and dust rose above the pit. Almost […]

GAIR AM GRAIRDYDD GWENER YMA! // THIS FRIDAY!Dewch am baned a sgwrs yn Gymraeg a chyfle i archwilio casgliadau Amgueddfa Cwm Cynon. Grŵp anffurfiol a chyfeillgar sy’n cwrdd yn fisol i sgwrsio yn Gymraeg am hanes a threftadaeth. Mis yma byddwn ni’n edrych ar ddathliadau ac arferion Nadolig! Addas i siaradwyr newydd a siaradwyr mwy […]

Happy Christmas / Nadolig llawen Make a Paper Christmas Wreath with Karin Mear at Cynon Valley MuseumWednesday 18th December, 1.30-3.30pmBooking essential!Please phone 01685886729£2 or Pay As You Feel  

Now open / Ar agor! Cynon Valley Museum are proud to be displaying the IB Cymru (International Brigade Wales) Exhibition here in our Mezzanine Gallery this December & next January. Come down to view it. IB Cymru is the creation of Mary Greening, whose father, Aberdare-born miner Edwin, was one of more than 200 Welsh […]

International Brigades Cymru Exhibition & Memorial Talk (Thurs 12th December 7-8.30pm) at Cynon Valley Museum   Cynon Valley Museum are proud to be displaying the IB Cymru (International Brigade Wales) Exhibition here in our Mezzanine Gallery this December & next January. We are hosting a special talk to commemorate the Welshmen and women who went […]

Celebration of Contemporary Welsh Painting28 November – 22 December 2024 in our Lower Gallery with artists:Barbara CastleJudith BeecherKarin MearOpening event: Friday 28th November 6-8pm. All welcomeCynon Valley Museum, Depot Road, Aberdare, CF44 8DL

Our next Open Mic: Music & Spoken Word With singer-songwriter Robyn Benge Music & Spoken Word slots available – email events@cynonvalleymuseum.wales or call into the museum  £3 or Pay as you feel (on the door) Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cynon-valley-museum/t-krengpd

Cynon Valley Museum Open Mic with Robyn Benge Saturday 30th November, 1-3pm Cynon Valley Museum Our next Open Mic: Music & Spoken Word is with singer-songwriter Robyn Benge & we can’t wait! We have lots of musicians and poets booked in for the open mic but we will try & squeeze you in if we […]

FREE Christmas Family Events at Cynon Valley Museum Saturday 7th December: ‘Yes, There is a Mrs Snowman’ children’s book reading with Jerzy Jones +Arts & Crafts with Craig & Adele 11am-1.30pm – please book Saturday 14th December: ‘Kids ’Arts & Crafts with Craig & Adele 11am-1pm – please book Colstars Xmas Carol Singing 1-2pm – […]

Join Artist Steph Cormack for a mindful blend of meditation and creativity to enrich your wellbeing this festive season! Tuesday 17th of December @ Cynon Valley Museum 10.30am-12.30pm. £2 donation or pay as you feel The meditation ‘Loving Kindness’ nurtures compassion and connection. In response to this; we will use inks, paints, pastels, pens, and […]

Santa Claus Photography Workshops for adults Love Xmas? Love photography? Then we have the perfect Xmassy workshops coming up for you. Calling all grownups in touch with your inner child! Santa himself will visit the workshop & share his photography skills ! Santa Claus Photography Workshops for adults with the renowned Santa Claus photographer Walter […]

Christmas Rag Garland Making with Julia Hannon at Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare Saturday 30th November 2024 10am- 12 midday All materials provided. For adults £2 or Pay As You Feel To book, please call 01685 886729.  

Candice Black – lino printed Christmas wrapping paper workshop for adults at Cynon Valley Museum Friday 13th December 1-3pm Booking essential! Please phone 01685886729 £2 or Pay As You Feel We will be designing and creating a lino print for Christmas wrapping paper, which you can embellish further. We will look at pattern making, and […]

Christmas Carols with Amy Jenkins at Cynon Valley Museum Tuesday 17th December 6.30-8.30PM Family-friendly Xmas Carol Singing with Amy Jenkins – All welcome to join in! Refreshments will be available to buy No need to book. Donations welcome

The Christmas Fair at Cynon Valley Museum – Saturday 23rd November, 10am-4.00pm Handmade gifts, crafts, cakes & more                                            raffle in aid of Cynon Valley Museum

Cynon Valley History Society Book Launch ‘Bruce of the Himalaya’ by Alan Vernon Jones Cynon Valley Museum Thursday 21st November, 7pm   Alan Vernon Jones is a local historical author. He is well known for his books on the Churches and Chapels of the Cynon Valley as well as others. This book, traces the life […]

Unusual Art Paint Techniques workshop Novanna Richards & Paul Williams Cynon Valley Museum Friday 22nd November, 1-3pm Artists Paul Williams and Novanna Richards will be returning to the museum on Friday 22nd November to give a practical lesson in unusual painting techniques that can be used for creating art. The artists recently held their excellent […]