Powysland Museum

“The ground floor holds Welshpool Library with a wide range of books, audio books and a local history reference section. There is free Wifi, Customer Service point for Powys County Council services and access to computers, printing and photocopying. Upstairs, Powysland Museum, depicts the archaeology and social history of Welshpool and Montgomeryshire. The first gallery shows how life in mid-Wales has changed with exhibits on trades, pubs, the railway, Laura Ashley and the wars, including displays on the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry. The second gallery takes the visitor on a chronological tour of local archaeological finds from the prehistoric, the Ancient Romans to the early Medieval period. The displays include archaeological finds from locals and excavations carried out by the Clwyd -Powys Archaeological Trust.”

“I visited the Wharf museum yesterday and quite thoroughly enjoyed it (even if the museum is partly closed due to covid). The receptionist/librarian was very friendly and kind (I appreciated her asking at the end why I came to visit the museum). The museum itself (as stated) is smalled than expected when entering the building but bigger than what I first imagined. I wasn't expecting there to be items dating back to the Roman empire and going so far as world war two. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about the opening of the Welshpool's train station and certain historical drama's that came with it. Will definitely have to take my partner and son here one day.”

“Lovely local history museum upstairs in the library. Some interesting Roman finds. Local railway history. Various household items from the 50s & 60s. Well worth a visit & it's free.”