Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Located in the heart of Newport on John Frost Square, Newport Museum and Art Gallery is one of South Wales’ most important cultural attractions. Established in 1888, the museum preserves the story of Newport and the surrounding region through outstanding collections of archaeology, social history, art, and natural history. Visitors can explore thousands of years of human history, from prehistoric settlements to the modern city. One of the museum’s greatest strengths is its archaeology collection. Displays include prehistoric tools discovered along the Severn Estuary, Roman artefacts from nearby Caerleon and Caerwent, and medieval objects recovered from local castles and religious sites. These exhibits provide a fascinating insight into the people who lived in southeast Wales across the centuries. A highlight for many visitors is the museum’s nationally significant collection relating to the 1839 Newport Chartist Rising. Weapons, broadsheets, prints, silver, and original documents tell the story of one of the most important events in British democratic history, when thousands marched to demand political reform and voting rights.