Museums

There is a wealth of history about the Wye Valley that can be found in our museums and heritage centres. The following are some that are well worth a visit

Chepstow Museum
The museum is housed in a former apothecary's dwelling, built in 1796. Displays trace the growth of Chepstow as an important port city, and its subsequent decline and transformation into a busy market town. A collection of 18th and 19th century prints and drawings illustrate the beauty of Chepstow and the Wye Valley.

Nelson Museum, Monmouth
The Nelson Museum was founded in 1924, following the bequest to Monmouth by Lady Llangattock of her collection of material relating to the famous admiral

Monmouth Castle and Regimental Museum  Small volunteer run museum with free admission. Displays the history of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers and is housed in the precincts of Monmouthshire Castle    

Market House Heritage Centre, Ross on Wye

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery , Hereford Housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building, has been exhibiting artefacts and works of fine and decorative art connected with the local area since 1874.