Ceredigion Museum
 Location within Ceredigion
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| Established | 1972 |
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| Location | Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales |
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| Type | Local museum |
| Owner | Ceredigion County Council |
| Website | Ceredigion Museum |
Ceredigion Museum is a museum in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales.
Location
Ceredigion Museum is located at The Coliseum, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth. It is managed by Ceredigion County Council. It is housed in a restored Edwardian Theatre.
History
The museum was established in 1972 by the Cardiganshire Antiquarian Society who gave it to the newly formed Ceredigion District Council in 1974. In 1996 it was transferred to Ceredigion County Council.
Exhibition & collection
The museum aims to reflect the rich history and archaeology of the county. There are notable collections of Welsh furniture, costume and many objects associated with the county's farming and agricultural heritage. There is a fine collection of Taxidermy by the Hutchings family (1870s - 1942) and many paintings by Alfred Worthington (1835-1925). The Museum organises temporary exhibitions on local history and art and has displays at Lampter Library; The Kite Centre, Tregaron; the Harbourmaster's office, New Quay and owns a cottage at Llanon which is open during most August afternoons.
Friends organisation
The Museum is supported by the Friends of Ceredigion Museum.
