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There are a number of museums in Carmarthenshire, dealing with the county's history, industrial past, art and craft, and aspects of everyday life throughout the centuries.
Carmarthenshire County Museum
Abergwili Carmarthen Carmarthenshire SA31 2JG Tel: 01267 228696 Displays include local archaeology, Egyptology, pottery, portraits, landscape paintings, Welsh furniture, costume and the homefront in World War 2.>>> more information on the Carmarthenshire County Museum
See how tinplate for cans and cups was made, see the original machinery and buildings and see exhibits about coal mining, brick manufacture and other industries and crafts. >>> more about the Kidwelly Industrial Museum
A collection of Llanelli Pottery (1839 - 1921), an art collection and material related to the history of the town, such as the first spare car wheel!?!>>> more about the Parc Howard Museum
Dylan Thomas' Boat House
The Dylan Thomas Boat House Laugharne Carmarthenshire SA33 4SD Tel. 01994 427420
The boat house is set in spectacular scenery, on a cliff overlooking the Taf estuary, and is open to the public for much of the year. There is an exhibition of Dylan memorabilia, a tea room, a bookshop and of course the famous 'Writing Shed', where Dylan did most of his writing.>>> more about Dylan's Boat House
The main exhibit is 'Babs', the motor car used by Parry Thomas on his fatal attempt at the record in 1927. Other record breaking and fast vehicles can be seen at times.>>> more about the Museum of Speed
The museum tells the story of an industry that produced shirts and shawls, blankets and bedcovers and woollen stockings that were sold in local markets and which were exported all over the world.>>> more about the National Wool Museum
On display are coracles from the British Isles and from around the world, including coracles from North America, India, Tibet and Iraq.>>> more about the National Coracle Centre
