The Nelson Museum, Monmouth

 

Find out about the life, loves, death and commemoration of the famous admiral through displays of weapons, pictures, fine ceramics, silver and glass, ships models and letters.

 

Horatio Nelson was born in Norfolk, died at sea, and is buried in St. Paul's Cathedral - yet Monmouth is home to a magnificent collection of Nelson material. Find out about the origins of the collection, and about the life, loves, death and commemoration of the famous admiral through displays of weapons, pictures, fine ceramics, silver and glass, ships models and letters.

 

The history of the ancient Wye Valley market town is illustrated in displays in the same building. Charles Stuart Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, lived near Monmouth and his exploits in balloons, early motor cars and aeroplanes are also seen in the History Center.

• EDUCATIONAL GROUPS FREE (Pre-booking)
• MUSEUM SHOP
• CHILDREN ADMITTED FREE (when accompanied by an adult)
• IN TOWN CENTRE CLOSE TO PARKING & SHOPS
• EXHIBITION PROGRAMS ALL YEAR (art, craft, local history, general interest)

 

Castle & Regimental Museum, Monmouth

The Castle & Regimental Museum, Monmouth focuses on the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers, but there are also sections on the early defences of Monmouth and its castle and on Henry V who was born in the town. The website gives an introduction to the museum and its attractions.

Why not visit the website?... http://www.monmouthcastlemuseum.org.uk

 

Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia)

The Castle and Regimental Museum, Monmouth, holds early papers and documents belonging to the regiment of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers, which, as the sole survivor of the Militia system, is the Senior Regiment of the Reserve Army. Some regimental papers relating to the Dukes of Beaufort are also kept (although most of these papers are held at Badminton). The Museum focuses on the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers. Also covered are the earlier defences of Monmouth and its castle, locally-born Henry V and Agincourt, the mustering of the Militia regiment, and its role.

Why not visit the website?... http://www.monmouthcastlemuseum.org.uk

Usk Rural Life Museum, Usk

The Usk Rural Life Museum portrays life as it was in the Welsh borders at any time between the 1850s and the Second World War. Housed in an ancient malt bar, the museum's collection of equipment and machinery has been collected by a group of local enthusiasts. The website gives details of the museum's opening hours, location, and a taste of its exhibits.

Why not visit the website?... http://uskmuseum.members.easyspace.com/