Opening Times

May 1st-30th September : Tuesday-Friday 10:30am-5pm, Saturday,Sunday,Bank Holidays : 2pm-5pm.
Non Seasonal Hours - visit by appointment only (01745 860 630)

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Find out about Henry Jones and the story of his struggle for education. See displays of Victorian life in a typical Welsh community.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Sir Henry Jones (1852-1922) was a major influence on the education system in Wales - learn about his journey, his struggle for education, and how hard work and commitment raised a man from humble origins to become the Professor of Moral Philosophy at Glasgow University.

What are the activities?

A guided tour around a typical Welsh Victorian cottage. Stories of local traditions and characters.

What is the age range of the activities?

All ages - from primary to secondary.

Sample programme of the activities:

On arrival the group will have a guided tour of the museum. They are then welcome to wander around the museum, our heritage garden (we only grow vegetables that would be familiar to Henry Jones and his family) and to look at the exhibition in the 'briws' (exhibitions change monthly during the summer season, please contact for more details). Victorian outfits can be arranged for children aged 5-12 if arranged in advance.

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

Current information or study guide on the Victorians that has been used in the lessons - a chance for the students to compare a Welsh Victorian cottage in a rural village with the information already learnt in the classroom.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

Maximum group size - 20. If there are more than 20 in the group, we can split the group and arrange that half can visit the local church and historic 4000 year old oak tree while the other half is at the museum, and then swap.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

It is important that the school supplies enough teachers to supervise the children during the trip. Risk is very low at the museum.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

This can be arranged, please contact the museum before the visit. We can also offer information about Sir Henry Jones if requested before the visit.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

There is a shop at the museum. We can arrange that the children can eat a packed lunch at the local primary school which is located across the road.

Is specific clothing required?

No

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Please ask a member of staff for permission before taking any photos.

Additional information.

The museum is the childhood home of Sir Henry Jones (1852-1922) who, from humble origins, became an eminent Professor of Moral Philosophy at Glasgow University and a major influence on the education system in Wales. The museum celebrated 75 years since the official opening in 1934 by David Lloyd George in 2009.