Welcome

Newport Museum and Art Gallery has been collecting evidence of Newport’s history, culture and environment since 1888.

The museum displays tell the story of Newport from prehistoric times to the 20th Century and temporary exhibitions always offer something new to explore!

125th anniversary

Newport’s original museum celebrated 125 years of service in 2013.

Opening Times:

Monday - closed

Tuesday – Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm

Saturday 9.30am – 4.00pm

Sunday - closed

Closed on bank holidays.

Access Guide to Newport Museum and Art Gallery

We are here for you!

Newport Museum and Art Gallery is in the corner of John Frost Square near the entrance to the Kingsway Shopping Centre.

We welcome everyone and have a range of services designed to make your visit more enjoyable.

The Museum and Art Gallery displays tell the story of Newport from earliest prehistoric times to 1900s. Of particular interest are the Roman and Chartist collections.

From time to time we arrange talks about our collections.

Website: www.newport.gov.uk/heritage

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewportMuseum

Twitter: www.twitter.com/NewportMuseum

Telephone (01633) 656656

Minicom (01633) 656657

Address:

Newport Museum & Art Gallery,

John Frost Square,

Newport, NP20 1PA

How to find us:

Car

Newport can be reached easily via the M4. Car parking around Newport Museum and Art Gallery is limited and inside museum opening hours the Kingsway Shopping Centre multi-storey car park is the nearest parking option.

Directions to the car park are signposted on all major routes around Newport.

Train

From the train station (city centre exit) turn left at the exit and walk past the taxi rank.

Cross the road and follow the pedestrianised route to the main shopping thoroughfare, Commercial Street.

Walking up the street turn down Llanarth Street into John Frost Square.

The Museum and Art Gallery is immediately on your right (located in the same building as the library).

Bus

From Newport Market bus station walk alongside Newport Market to High Street.

Turn left into High Street and continue along the pedestrianised Commercial Street.

Turn left down Llanarth Street into John Frost Square. Newport Museum and Art Gallery shares a building with Newport Central Library and is located immediately on your right as you enter the square.