Closed for the winter
Our successful summer season is finished, and the museum will be closed until the end of April 2025.
If you want to find out about us, there is plenty to discover here on our website.
We stay busy over the winter even when we are closed, so if you want to be involved, check out how to help.
You can read about some of summer activities on the News page, and there are some new jigsaws to try.
We had a great summer and will look forward to welcoming you next year if you weren't able to visit.
We are able to offer small group tours during the normal season but also when the Museum is closed to the public and sometimes on other occasions by special arrangement.
We can provide guest speakers all year round to come to your venue to talk about the hand-loom weaving industry in Newtown. Contact us to find out more.
Our story
The block which houses the Museum was built in the 1830s as a hand-loom weaving factory, the looms occupying the top two floors above three pairs of two storey back-to-back houses on the lower floors.
Newtown's development into a centre of industry is described through exhibits in the former cottages. On the top two floors the story of fleece to flannel is illustrated by looms and spinning wheels, alongside displays of related industries and influential local people such as Pryce Jones.
We also have exhibits of modern wool craft and demonstrations by experts in spinning, weaving and quilt making.
We hope you will find the Museum an interesting and enjoyable place to visit. We are now fully accredited.
Plan Your Visit
Where to find us, transport and accommodation options and things to do in the area.
History and Education
Want to learn about the local history of the museum and the Newtown area? We have many resources.
How You Can Help
We need your help. Make a donation, become a Friend of the Museum or join our team of volunteers.