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Contact

If you require any information about the Castle, feel free to contact us any time:

Tel: +44 (0)1685 723112
Email: museum@merthyr.gov.uk

Events

The Hero Fortress of Brest. Belarus and the War on the Eastern Front, 1941-5.

6th-12th September

This photograph exhibition tells the story of Brest Fortress.  When Hitler invaded the Soviet Union the fort held out for over a month when the Germans had expected to capture it within hours.  In recognition of this it was awarded the title of Hero Fortress.  Today it is a memorial to the fallen in Belarus.

Exhibition: The Lost Communities of Merthyr Tydfil

23 June - 31 August

An exhibition exploring Merthyr Tydfil communities which have all but disappeared

Exhibition: Turner and Penry Williams

1-31 August

An exhibition comparing one of the greatest British artists with his Merthyr Tydfil born contemporary, ‘the Welsh Turner’.  Includes pictures on loan from the Tate.

Gallery talk: Turner and Penry Williams

2nd - 31st August

FREE 15 minute Gallery talk every Monday - Friday in August at 12.00PM

Watercolour Classes

3, 10, 17 & 24 August

Learn from the Masters.  A four week introductory course in watercolour paiting inspired by our Turner exhibition.  £16.00 for 4 classes.  Booking essential.

Family workshop: Colouring Master Class

16-20 August

Have a go at colouring a landscape like Turner.  10.30-1.00 & 2.00-4.30PM.  FREE Drop in workshop.

Exhibition: Cyfarthfa Iron and Steel

1-30 September

A series of paintings of the Cyfarthfa works by local artist Linda Morgan.

Exhibition: Here Comes the Sun

1-31 October

The latest work from Rhymney born artist Neil Carroll.

Glamorgan Family History Society

26th September 12-4pm

Here to offer advice on researching your family tree

Free drop in event