Families at Carmarthenshire Museum
Rydym ar agor o ddydd Mawrth i ddydd Sul ac yn ddyddiol yn ystod gwyliau ysgol.
We welcome visitors of all ages to explore Sir Gâr's stories!
Carmarthenshire Museum is located in a building that was once home to many families of past Bishops of St Davids. These days, the Museum maintains its warm welcome for all families, hosting activities and events all year round.
Our top 3 galleries for families
Ground Floor
Read more Discovery Gallery
See a museum in a gallery. This room is a place to play, explore, and of course - discover!
First Floor
Read more Victorian School Room
Furnished to give you a taste of school life in 1900 in Sir Gâr, you may remember sitting at desks like these!
Ground Floor
Read more The Old Kitchen
Yr Hen Gegin (the Old Kitchen) is one of the original rooms of the Old Bishops Palace of St David's.
Family, St Clears. October 2025We love visiting with the children (Da iawn pawb!)
Top 5 things to do for families
- Explore our Cabinets of Curiosity in the hands-on Discovery Gallery
- Find the objects around the Museum on one of our seasonal trails
- Get crafty and creative at our Activity Station
- Dress up and strike a pose for the socials
- Solve a puzzle on our digital table
Facilities for families
Food and drink
- We offer a range of takeaway cold drinks and ice creams in our Gift Shop. Stacey's Kitchen next door to the museum sell a diverse selection of hot and cold food, drinks, and snacks too.
- There are picnic tables and benches around the Bishop's Park that are perfect for families to enjoy a peaceful space close to nature.
Baby changing
- Available in both the accessible toilet and female toilet facilities on the ground floor.
Buggies and pushchairs
- The museum is accessible for individual buggies and pushchairs. Buggies designed for more than one child may be too wide for some of the historic doorways.
- We have a lift through a corridor at the far side of the Main Hall that offers access to the first floor galleries for all.
Breastfeeding
- You’re welcome to breastfeed anywhere in the Museum.
- Please ask our Visitor Services team to point you in the direction of our quieter spaces if you’d prefer more privacy.
Accessibility
- For more information on accessibility at the Museum, please visit our Accessibility page.