CYNON VALLEY MUSEUM EASTER HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES        

Bilingual post: Please scroll down for the English: Dyma ein cylchlythyr ym mis Ebrill 2025. Cysylltwch â ni am fwy o wybodaeth am ein dosbarthiadau a’n digwyddiadau’r mis hwn. Mae’n ddrwg gennym ond mae oedi gyda’r cyfieithiad Cymraeg ar gyfer y cylchlythyr. Sylwch ar oriau agor Gwyliau’r Pasg wedi’u cywiro, os gwelwch yn dda. Here […]

Cynon Valley Family History Society- Aberdare Branch will be holding their next meeting on Thursday 13th March 2-4pm in the Cynon Valley Museum. Our guest speaker is Jennifer George, her talk will be on ‘Cynon Valley’s Hall of Fame” a truly remarkable’ rags to riches’ story. Everyone Welcome Entrance Fee £2.00 For further information contact […]

Coming up at Cynon Valley Museum… Easter Craft Fayre Saturday 5th April 10am-4pm Handmade gifts, art, crafts, cakes & more.. Raffle in aid of Cynon Valley Museum For more information, please contact pengwynfairs@gmail.com

Now open / ar agor…   Lleisiau Cymunedol, Gweledigaethau Cyfunol / Community Voices, Collective Visions   A participatory exhibition by artist Lindsay Servian inviting you to share your thoughts on the future.   The Cwtch Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare Wed 12th March – Sat 22nd March 2025   Free Entry / Mynediad am ddim 9:30-3:30pm […]

Bilingual post: Please scroll down for the English: Dyma ein cylchlythyr ym mis Mawrth 2025. Cysylltwch â ni am fwy o wybodaeth am ein dosbarthiadau a’n digwyddiadau’r mis hwn. Here is our March 2025 newsletter. Please contact us for more information about our classes and events this month.  

More Abstract Techniques- A talk and practical session withNOVANNA RICHARDS & PAUL WILLIAMSCynon Valley MuseumWednesday 12th March1.30-3.30pmAdults only. £2 or Pay As You FeelMaterials providedFeel free to bring in any work from these sessions that you are pleased with. Above all, have fun experimenting.

Come along and have a good sing song and a cup of tea. No experience needed.6 sessions: from February 6th – March 14th 2025Thursdays 1.30-300pm£2 per session or pay as you feel

Behind The Mask: Explore the magic of masks and creativity Mask decorating workshop with Karin Mear to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 Cynon Valley Museum Saturday 8th March 10.30am-12.30pm £2 or pay as you feel Call 01685 886729 to book Age 16+

Bilingual Post. Please scroll down for the English: Arddangosfa Llusernau 27ain Chwefror – 4ydd Mawrth yn Amgueddfa Cwm Cynon (yn yr Cwtch) Arddangosfa Gydweithreodol a Cystadleuath Chwilio am y Enfys Ymddiriedolaeth Amgueddfa Cwm Cynon, Depot Road, Aberdar, CF44 8DL Mynediad am ddim Dydd Mawrth – Dydd Sadwrn, 9.30-3.30pm Lantern Exhibition February 27th-March 4th Cynon Valley […]

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Calling All Heroes! Saturday 15th March 2025 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm Cynon Valley Museum, Depot Road, Aberdare CF44 8DL Ever wanted to try out the world’s greatest fantasy role-playing game? Join the story as a Warrior, Wizard, or Rogue, a sturdy Dwarf, or a nimble Elf, guided by an experienced […]

‘Wonderment’ Opening in The Cwtch, Cynon Valley Museum, Tuesday 18th February… ‘Wonderment’   Wonderment is an immersive and interactive art space.   This is a showcase of artist Steph Cormack’s expression of neurodivergent sensory processing and synaesthesia.   In The Cwtch at Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare, CF44 8DL 18th – 22nd February 2025   Free […]

Cynon Valley History Society Meeting   Thursday 20th February. Cynon Valley Museum 7.00 p.m. Important Graves in Penderyn Churchyard By Siscelia Morgan   St. Cynog’s Church was constructed in the late 13th Century and rebuilt in 1895. It stands on a rocky rise to the northeast of the village of Penderyn with views over the […]

New at Cynon Valley Museum – Stuart Cable and The Stereophonics’ drum kit on display in our main history gallery This drum kit belonged to local star, the late Stuart Cable of Cwmaman. He was the talented drummer and co-founder of the Welsh rock band, Stereophonics. Stuart was born on 19th May 1970 and grew […]

Abstract Art Techniques workshop with Novanna Richards & Paul Williams at Cynon Valley Museum Wednesday 12th February 2025, 1.30-3.30pm£2 or Pay as You FeelPlease phone 01685 886729 to book your place.Novanna will be making a splash in abstract painting and Paul will be showing the surprising artistic potential hiding in everyday things.All materials provided.  

Needle Felting & Beyond Adult Beginner Crafting workshops with Michelle GreenEvery Wednesday until March 12th 2025, 1-3pmFor adults. Drop in sessionsWe are a charity run museum – recommended contribution of£2 per session or Pay As You Feel

Community Showcase in our Lower Gallery Invitation to submit your work Thanks to the funding we have received from the UK Government Levelling Up fund we have been able to provide a wide range of leisure workshops in the museum since July 2023. Have you attended any of these workshops? We want to display your […]

Bilingual post: Please scroll down for the English: Dyma ein cylchlythyr ym mis Chwefror 2025. Cysylltwch â ni am fwy o wybodaeth am ein dosbarthiadau a’n digwyddiadau’r mis hwn. Here is our February 2025 newsletter. Please contact us for more information about our classes and events this month.    

Open Mic Live music & Poetry Reading with poet & writer Mab Jones Music & Spoken Word slots available email- events@cynonvalleymuseum.wales or book in the museum £3 or Pay As You Feel Mab Jones is a “unique talent” (The Times) and the author of 3 poetry collections, 3 poetry pamphlets, one joint collection, and one […]

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 […]