Reviews of Swindon Museum & Art Gallery. (Museum) in Swindon (Wiltshire).

Swindon Museum & Art Gallery

135 Reviews

79 Comments

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Museum

Bath Rd, Swindon SN1 4BA, United Kingdom

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Information of Swindon Museum & Art Gallery, Museum in Swindon (Wiltshire)

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Reviews of Swindon Museum & Art Gallery

A. T.

Alright for a short excursion but don't expect a day out. Some interesting items. The art section was particularly disappointing, the standard was that of school kids art. And Swindon wants to waste money on a art gallery, please don't if this is what your are going to fill it with.

E. C.

Quite a hidden gem, free entry and lots to see inside, room after room of interesting items and art. Mostly surprised to see an Egyptian mummy. Not everything relates to Swindon directly, but lots of it does. Happy to have discovered this.

W. B.

A hidden gem in Swindon. They have various events for children in the holidays and plenty to see there. It's quite small so it's about an hour for a visit, 2 if you have to argue with a small child over gift shop items. Definitely worth a visit.

N. A.

It is a small museum but good for a small town like Swindon. They have collections from flora fauna, dinosaurs, very lonely paintings, old Swindon paintings etc. They also have an activity hall where they usually have some activities for children. It's a good place to take your children to have a different kind of experience.

C. M.

Great little museum kids love looking around and always quiz and worksheets out for them to do

H. E.

A small and slightly cramped museum with no disabled access, however there are plenty of floors to explore fascinating exhibits that are often refreshed. It’s a lovely way to spend time and support the local area - also worth it to see the mummy and the alligator

J. S.

I'd love for this museum to be bigger and better as i think Swindon could really benefit from investment in a new museum/art gallery. As it is, it's quite small but a has a few interesting exhibits including a real Egyptian mummy. It's free and good for 30 - 45 mins if you are in the area. Not something you would travel for but definitely worth a quick look.

V. W.

Located in the Old Town area, it is a small museum over 3 floors & a larger art gallery annexe, the museum rotates it's collection of artifacts to exhibit as many as possible. The Art gallery shows many of Swindon's collection of modern British art, the most important collection outside of London. Friendly knowledgeable staff are on hand for any questions. Entrance is free & it's a good way to spend a couple of hours.

M. G.

Some great features here, the highlight being the Swindon crocodile! Quite a bit to look at - Could easily fill a couple of hours here. Occasionally hard to navigate (we did a couple of rooms and THEN found the board explaining what the display was about, which was a little disorientating).

J. B.

A lovely place to visit for all ages. Whether a lover of history or art, you'll find something here to keep you interested. The staff are friendly and helpful, as well as knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

T. Z.

Odd collection of art and history. The top floor gallery is bright and welcoming, but some of the smaller rooms seem a bit confused and dark. Free admission though so can't complain.

E. U. T.

A very cute little place. Definitely has a lot in such a small place. Gives a nice insight to Swindon as a city. A nice place to go alone or with friends and family.

M. G.

Great Museum and Art Gallery...very helpful staff...The art is well presented...

T. M.

A free attraction in Swindon's Old Town. It's a real step back in time with products from yesteryear that were made in Swindon, dinasors and a mummie. Lots of photos and pleanty to see for all ages. Plan about 45 minutes to an hour. Art gallery is worth a ponder.

l.

Very friendly and helpful staff and a selfie competition with the crocodile!

S. F.

Good , always a different trail for children to do really is too small for what the museum could display but nonetheless a lovely museum

C. S.

Lovely small museum. Very warm, fun stuff for the kids and the staff are first class

m.

Very nice place, some of the art collection was not the best, it is swindon after all. The museum section was excellent who knew there was an Egyptian mummy in Swindon....

L. O. S.

The place is good. Has alot to offer and worth a visit if you come to Swindon. Its free and good for child like adults.

A. W.

Lovely little stop for an afternoon out. Informative and fun for kids too with activities they can do along the way.

P. M.

Swindon has the second largest collection of contemporary British art in the world, second only to the Tate, but unfortunately they don't have the space to display it. They change what they have on display so it is worth popping in every once in a while.

P. H.

Pleasantly surprised. A good hour spent. Interesting iron age and roman display. Clean toilets. helpful staff.

m. t.

A very compact museum, but lots of things to interest also the art gallery has some notable artist's work.well worth a visit.

V. W.

Nice small museum, worth a visit if you're nearby and have an hour to spare

L. F.

There is a exhibition at the moment from Severnake community centre, there is a show case of knitted famous dolls as well as other things.

N. K.

New collections added and still the old faithful. Great for all ages if you have a hour it's worth trying.

L. S.

It is small but neat and clean, ambience is nice and well managed. Collection of coins is worth.

G. J.

We are proud of our history and this museum is priceless. Great place to visit

M. O.

A gem of a place. A mummy, a massive crocodile, an eclectic selection of modern art, the kids and I have spent many afternoons exploring here.

H. P.

The art gallery has some really excellent mid-twentieth-century British art on display, and also some interesting modern ceramics.

F. d.

Amazing friendly staff and a good atmosphere to relax and enjoy the history of Swindon

j. h.

Its a great little museum if you have a couple of hrs to kill

C. B.

Good museum, free entry and some interesting local finds from the dark ages and romans

S. K.

Must visit place if you are seriously interested...

C. S.

Wonderful emotional talk by David Lomax

A. G.

Hadn't been here for more than 20 years wasn't as good as before as a lot of the exhibits had changed and didn't have as much information as before

M. A.

Great to take children. The trails keep them entertained over and over :)

M. H.

Careful of the huge massive crocodile haha love it always a good visit

D. M.

Great place for young & old especially during the holidays.

D. R.

Delightful place to take time out of the world and snatch up some culture

M. C.

My grandson loved it going on a hunt to find different pictures

R. S.

Nicely displayed work. Would be nice to see more of the collection.

B. G.

Very interesting and enjoyable, would recommend

G. B.

This is a good educational tour for the little ones

M. G.

A little small, but interesting things to see

M. J.

Nice place to visit. Nuce staff members as well.

C. M.

been here a couple of times when in town very enjoyable

S. D.

Great day out. Mummy very interesting. Will be back

J. S.

Nice for such a small museum.

j. p.

Enjoyable and free way to entertain the kids

A. P.

Very interesting, an amazing collection

M. F.

Definitely worth a visit, lots to see

C. E.

Nice to see some fine art

B. W.

They have stuffed crocodile there!!!

J. N.

A very good art collection.

D. I.

Not much to see. Disappointed

D. R.

Fabulous 20th century art collection

1. S. T.

Great art collection

M. D.

My kids enjoy

M. S.

Amazing collection of Modern Art.

S. W.

Excellent!!! Boy loved it

S. H.

was nice place

E. B.

Lucky to have this so close

M. W.

Brilliant for an afternoon.

B. M.

Very educational.

s. s.

nice gallery

l. a.

Great

P. K.

Brilliant place

S. Y.

Bamboo good

A. J.

Nice place

S. T.

Interesting

E. L. F.

(Translated) City museum, free admission. You can appreciate stuffed animals. It is a natural science museum next to an art gallery. (Original) Museo de la ciudad, entrada gratis. Puedes apreciar animales disecados. Es un museo de ciencia natural junto a una galería de arte.

A. S.

(Translated) Interesting, but needing more visitors (Original) Interesting, but needing more visitors / Interesante, pero necesita más visitantes

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