

Explore Powys' cultural heritage through combined library and museum spaces offering books, exhibits, and community resources in a welcoming indoor environment.
Venue Type
Indoor
Typical visit duration
1-3 hours
Booking
Walk-in
Lovely local history museum upstairs in the library. Some interesting Roman finds. Local railway history. Various household items from the 50s & 60s. Well worth a visit & it's free.
I visited the Wharf museum yesterday and quite thoroughly enjoyed it (even if the museum is partly closed due to covid). The receptionist/librarian was very friendly and kind (I appreciated her asking at the end why I came to visit the museum). The museum itself (as stated) is smalled than expected when entering the building but bigger than what I first imagined. I wasn't expecting there to be items dating back to the Roman empire and going so far as world war two. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about the opening of the Welshpool's train station and certain historical drama's that came with it. Will definitely have to take my partner and son here one day.
The Wharf, Y Lanfa, is Welshpool's library and small local history museum. Both elements are small but fit for purpose. The library downstairs has a good selection of books and a few computers available. Upstairs, the museum has an interesting range of items and interpretation. There is both stairs and a lift available inside to access the upper floor. A small amount of parking is available in front.
Lovely little museum in an idyllic setting canalside.
Visited Welshpool today and this lovely gem of a museum. Situated over two floors with a lift if you find stairs difficult. Everything was well documented and very easy to read, it was a pleasure to visit this very Interesting museum situated by the canal and with free entry. It is well worth the visit.
Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026
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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026
