Oriel Môn

Located near Llangefni in the heart of Anglesey, Oriel Môn is the island’s leading museum and art gallery, offering a fascinating journey through the history, culture and creativity of Ynys Môn. Purpose-built to preserve and celebrate the heritage of the island, it combines fine art, archaeology and social history under one roof, making it one of Anglesey’s most rewarding cultural attractions. The museum tells the story of Anglesey and its people across thousands of years. Visitors can explore archaeological collections featuring ancient stone tools dating back around 9,000 years, Bronze Age discoveries, Iron Age artefacts from the famous Llyn Cerrig Bach hoard and Roman finds that reveal the island’s rich and varied past. Art lovers will find some of Wales’s finest collections on display. The gallery houses works by celebrated Welsh artists, including Sir Kyffin Williams, who donated hundreds of artworks during his lifetime. Another major highlight is the collection of wildlife artist Charles Tunnicliffe, whose detailed drawings, paintings and sketchbooks captured the landscapes and wildlife of Anglesey with remarkable precision.