
Museum News
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 […]
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 […]
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