- 08 September 2020 - 08 September 2021Move to MonLife Heritage
We are open Thurs 11-2 and Sun 1-4. The grounds are open 10-4 Mon-Sat and 1-4 Sunday. This website is not updated. For up to date information go to https://www.monlife.co.uk/heritage/abergavenny-museum-castle/ ... - 08 January - 17 November 2019A People's Castle. From private house to public treasure.
An exhibition in celebration of 200 years of Abergavenny Museum's Keep and the Diamond Anniversary of the opening of the museum.... 
- 14 September 2018 - 02 January 2019Efforts and Ideals
The most ambitious artistic project of the First World War - featuring lithographic prints by some of the foremost artists of the early 20th century. Open 11am - 4pm daily [except for Wednesdays] ... - 21 May - 03 September 2018The Magic Lamp
An exhibition of art by Rosemary Clunie inspired by the work of poet and novelist Ben Okri. More details here... - 21 July 2017 - 06 May 2018Monmouthshire Women Making Change
A collaborative exhibition curated by volunteers and community groups looking at the impact Women in Monmouthshire have made on the local area and the world. Generously funded by the Nevill Estate, The Hartsheath Trust and Gabb and Co.... - 24 January - 01 March 2017Coal Tree Salt Sea
Coal Tree Salt Sea is a project that started as an artist residency in partnership with the Josef Herman Art Foundation Cymru in 2015. As well as a significant body of Sarah's own work, the exhibition includes several works by Josef Herman.... - 17 October 2016 - 07 January 2017Writing for Eternity
Writing for Eternity Decoding Ancient Egypt... 
- 02 May - 16 October 2016Lady Llanover
In Spring 2002 Abergavenny Museum and Gwent Record Office produced an exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Augusta Hall, Lady Llanover and again in 2016 to mark the coming of the National Esiteddfod to Abergavenny... 
- 25 January - 01 May 2016Stuffed Pickled and Pinned
A touring Exhibition drawing from the natural history collections of the National |Museum of Wales... 
- 14 June 2015 - 24 January 2016Happy Museum
An exhibition showing how modern museum practices can contribute to the well-being of a community.... 
- 18 April - 11 June 2015Agincourt
A touring exhibition to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt... - 17 January - 16 April 2015A Celebration of Alexander Cordell
An exhibition of work by local artists inspired by the iconic books about life in the industrial heartlands of the Welsh Valleys written by Alexander Cordell... 
- 25 October 2014 - 05 April 2015Places of inspiration
The work in this show was inspired by our recent Sites of Inspiration exhibition which featured the art and archaeology of Llanthony Priory. As part of the exhibition funding was received to support a number of community projects.... 
- 13 July - 12 October 2014Sites of Inspiration
EXTENDED UNTIL OCTOBER 12 FOR WELSH MUSEUMS FESTIVAL www.welshmuseums.co.uk An exhibition featuring works by world famous artists including JMW Turner, David Jones and John Piper. Please see our events page for details of associated events.... 
- 26 April - 18 May 2014Horse Power
An exhibition of the power and majesty of mankinds most useful domesticated animal... 
- 03 April - 27 May 2012Bird Feathers: Opulence and Elegance
An exhibition featuring objects made by residents at Penpergwm House and pupils at Llanfair Kilgeddin and Llanover Schools. Inspired by a 35,000 year old swan bone flute from Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum of Wales.... 
- 16 September 2011 - 25 February 2012The British Resistance in Wales
This exhibition tells the story of Britains secret resistance movement during World War II. It is inspired by the novel 'Resistance' by Owen Sheers. It will be released as a film on 25th November 2011.... - 16 May - 11 September 2011Behold the Crew of Cymry - A History of Welsh Pirates
The story of pirates is the current exhibition at Abergavenny Museum. Find out more about the fascinating tale of some of Wales' most colourful characters.... 
- 08 January - 08 May 2011Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
Weddings and Christenings Our new exhibition, to features 18th and 19th century costume from the museum collections and more modern dresses loaned by local businesses....Find out more...... - 04 September 2010 - 03 January 2011Coming Home by Walter Waygood, Documentary Photographer
Saturday 4th September - Monday 3rd January 2011.... 
- 15 May - 29 August 2010Fun Fifties, Swinging Sixties : Being Young in Abergavenny
The latest exhibition at Abergavenny Museum looks at youth culture in Abergavenny during the 1950s and 1960s. ... - 16 January - 09 May 2010Dinosaurs in your garden
Dinosaurs in your Garden - a touring exhibition by Amgueddfa Cymru � National Museum Wales, will open at Abergavenny Museum on Saturday 16 January until Sunday 9th May 2010. ... 
- 10 October 2009 - 10 January 2010Now and Then
10th October - 10 January 2010 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Abergavenny Museum opening we are showing an exhibition of work by nine local artists and craftspeople. ... 
- 27 June - 27 September 2009A World Untouched
Eric Gill, David Jones and Edgar Holloway at Capel y ffin. See events for details of a day school.... 
- 25 January - 07 June 2009Traditional Welsh Costume
Welsh Costume - the truth behind the myth. A touring exhibition by the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth and Ceredigion Museum.... - 15 November 2008 - 18 January 2009Artists in Wales
C20th artists including George Chapman, Josef Herman, Valerie Ganz, David Lloyd, John Petts, Will Roberts and Evan Walters. An exhibition of paintings from the collections of Newport Museum and Art Gallery, Brecon Museum, Swansea University and from p... - 07 July - 14 September 2008Agnes Beverley Burton 1892 - 1967
Agnes Beverley Burton was one of the founder members of the Abergavenny art group in 1937. This exhibition has paintings of local scenes from the 1950's and 60's. Some of the paintings show old Abergavenny before some of the town was destroyed between 195... 
- 21 March - 01 June 2008Nine Places in Monmouthshire
An exhibition of artwork by Bernard O' Higgins.... - 01 February 2007 - 02 March 2008Sharing the Treasures
From February 2007 we will be carrying out work to the Main Gallery of the Museum. ... 
- 13 June - 28 November 2006Father Ignatius
This exhibition will continue throughout part of November. Find out more about Father Ignatius, a self styled Anglican monk who set up a monastery in the Llanthony Valley.... 
- 11 April - 08 June 2006Bluebells and Beechwood
Bluebells and Beech Wood From 11 April 2006 Welsh landscape photographs by Frances Baines and fine turned wood by Keith Fenton. ... 
- 09 March - 05 April 2006'Something's Brewing in Abergavenny'
Find out about the pubs and breweries of Abergavenny and their historical beginnings... 
- 20 March - 11 September 2005Roman Abergavenny
The exhibition looked at the archaeological evidence that has been uncovered for the Roman town of Gobannium and explored the life of those who may have lived in Roman Abergavenny... 
- 17 September 2004 - 05 March 2005St Mary's Priory
This exhibition looked at the history of St Mary's Church, Abergavenny. This exhibition was curated by Matthew McConnel, a postgraduate student from the USA who did an internship ... 
- 24 April - 12 September 2004Abergavenny and its Theatres
This exhibition looked at theatre in medieval times when shows were put on to raise money for St Mary's Church and the fascinating history of the many amateur groups in the area... 
- 06 December 2003 - 18 April 2004Butchers, Bakers and Candlestick Makers: Trade and Industry in Abergavenny
In this exhibition we looked at some of our best-loved nursery rhymes and made connections with our collections... 
- 04 October - 15 November 2003Gerald Scarfe
This exhibition was a break from our normal exhibitions. To coincide with an evening with Gerald Scarfe at the Borough Theatre we displayed a selection of his prints... 
- 12 April - 21 September 2003Abergavenny Castle
In Spring 2003 visitors could find out more about Abergavenny Castle. This exhibition charted its earliest beginnings as a wooden castle, through the famous Christmas Day Massacre... 
- 21 September 2002 - 23 March 2003Abergavenny and its markets
In September 2002 the castle grounds were used for the first time by the Abergavenny Food Festival. To coincide with this we put together an exhibition about Markets from Roman Times...
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