Visual information panels and artefacts illustrate the historical development of Mold and surrounding area. Various aspects of the town’s history, including the industrial heritage, social life, the work of local poets, composers, the artist, Richard Wilson and replica of the Gold Cape, a Bronze Age ceremonial item found in Mold in 1833, are displayed.

The Victorian period is represented by two rooms dedicated to Daniel Owen, the father of the Welsh novel. The rooms feature his tailor’s workshop by day and his parlour/study in the evening.

Directions:

The museum is opposite the Post Office in Earl Road. It is a short walk from New Street or High Street in the direction of the indoor market.

Open: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, 0930 – 1900,

Wednesday 0930 – 1730,

Saturday 0930 - 1230 

Facilities:  Disabled access, toilets, push button audio facility, temporary exhibitions in the gallery.

Educational materials available

Admission: Free admission

             School groups/societies welcome by arrangement.

(Revised 04/01/2000)