Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Newport Museum and Art Gallery Newport Museum & Art Gallery is in John Frost Square, Newport. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in the building early next year.

Newport Museum and Art Gallery will be closed for several months from Saturday, 23 July 2022, while work takes place to create an Information Hub and accommodate a variety of Newport City Council services previously located in the Information Station. Apologies for the obvious inconvenience caused and many thanks for your patience.

02/09/2026

Due to unforeseen building issues, the Central Library, Museum & Art Gallery is currently closed to the public. We are working to resolve the problem and will post any updates here. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

It is a busy day at Newport Museum & Art Gallery!Free holiday craft sessions with local artist Lucilla Jones are in full...
19/08/2026

It is a busy day at Newport Museum & Art Gallery!

Free holiday craft sessions with local artist Lucilla Jones are in full swing on the Museum Mezzanine until 3pm. Pop in and make your very own constellation.

Unfortunately all spaces for today's pop-up planetarium shows are gone but join us tomorrow for more immersive experiences running from 10am to 3pm. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the day.

Am ddiwrnod prysur yn Amgueddfa ac Oriel Gelf Casnewydd!

Mae’r sesiwn celf a chrefft yn parhau gydag artist lleol Lucilla Jones ym Mesanîn yr Amgueddfa tan 3yp. Dewch draw i greu eich cytser eich hun.

Yn anffodus, does dim llefydd ar ôl ar gyfer sioeau’r planetariwm dros dro heddiw. Ymunwch â ni yfory am fwy o sioeau ymdrwythol o 10yb i 3yp. Mae llefydd yn brin ac y cyntaf i’r felin fydd yn eu cael ar y dydd.

14/08/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of artist Jack Crabtree (1938 – 2026), whose work and teaching left a lasting mark on Newport and the wider Welsh arts community.

Jack taught at Newport College of Art between 1966 – 1974, becoming an important figure in the city’s creative life. During his years in South Wales he produced many works inspired by the people, landscapes and industries of the region, developing the powerful social realist style for which he became widely recognised.

We are proud to care for a number of his paintings in our collection, including "Landscape with Pithead and Flowers" (https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/landscape-with-pithead-and-flowers-156208) which is currently on display in the gallery. We also recently celebrated Crabtree’s work through our exhibition "Roots and Rivets" with focus on his painting The Polluted Pool, Maindee, loaned by Amgueddfa Cymru

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all those who were inspired by his art. His paintings will continue to tell the story of the people and places of South Wales, ensuring that his connection with Newport will not be forgotten.

Friends of Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Mae'n drist gennym glywed am farwolaeth yr artist Jack Crabtree (1938 — 2026). Mae ei waith a'i addysgu wedi creu argraff fawr ar Gasnewydd a chymuned gelfyddydol ehangach Cymru.

Addysgodd Jack yng Ngholeg Celf Casnewydd rhwng 1966 — 1974, gan ddod yn ffigwr pwysig ym mywyd creadigol y ddinas. Yn ystod ei flynyddoedd yn Ne Cymru cynhyrchodd lawer o weithiau a ysbrydolwyd gan bobl, tirweddau a diwydiannau'r rhanbarth, gan ddatblygu'r arddull realaidd gymdeithasol bwerus y cafodd ei gydnabod yn eang ar ei chyfer.

Rydym yn falch o ofalu am nifer o'i baentiadau yn ein casgliad, gan gynnwys Landscape with Pithead and Flowers (Landscape with Pithead and Flowers | Art UK) sy'n cael ei arddangos yn yr oriel ar hyn o bryd. Yn ddiweddar buom hefyd yn dathlu gwaith Crabtree trwy ein harddangosfa Roots and Rivets gan ganolbwyntio ar ei baentiad The Polluted Pool, Maindee, a fenthycwyd gan Amgueddfa Cymru.

Mae ein meddyliau gyda'i deulu, ffrindiau a phawb a gafodd eu hysbrydoli gan ei gelf. Bydd ei baentiadau yn parhau i adrodd hanes pobl a lleoedd De Cymru, gan sicrhau na fydd ei gysylltiad â Chasnewydd fyth yn cael ei anghofio.

🎨✨ Calling all mini makers, curious creators and crafty explorers! ✨🎨Looking for a fun (and free!) family activity this ...
12/08/2026

🎨✨ Calling all mini makers, curious creators and crafty explorers! ✨🎨

Looking for a fun (and free!) family activity this summer?
Join local artists Nathan Sheen and Lucilla Jones every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays for free family craft sessions at Newport Museum and Art Gallery!
🖍️ Get creative with hands-on activities
🏺 Explore our fascinating collections for inspiration
🎨 Make your own masterpiece to take home
👧 Suitable for children aged 3–10 years
📅 Every Wednesday during the summer holidays
⏰ 11am–3pm
🎟️ Free – no need to book!
Why not make a day of it? Wander through our galleries, discover fascinating objects and artworks, and use them as inspiration for your own creations.
🔍 We also have a range of self-led family trails, perfect for curious minds who love to explore, discover and learn together.
📚 And while you're here, why not pop into Newport Central Library and take part in the Summer Reading Challenge? It's a fantastic way to keep young imaginations growing all summer long.
💡 If budgets are tight, or you're simply looking for a free family day out, don't forget that every visit to Newport Museum and Art Gallery is completely free.

✨ Yn galw ar bob crefftwr bach, crëwr chwilfrydig a chwilotwr crefftus! ✨🎨

Ydych chi’n chwilio am weithgaredd llawn hwyl (ac am ddim!) i’r teulu yr haf hwn?
Ymunwch â'r artistiaid lleol Nathan Sheen a Lucilla Jones bob dydd Mercher drwy gydol gwyliau'r haf am sesiynau crefft i'r teulu am ddim yn Amgueddfa ac Oriel Gelf Casnewydd!
🖍️ Bod yn greadigol gyda gweithgareddau ymarferol
🏺 Archwilio ein casgliadau diddorol i gael ysbrydoliaeth
🎨 Creu eich campwaith eich hun i fynd adref ag e
👧 Addas i blant 3—10 oed
📅 Bob dydd Mercher yn ystod gwyliau'r haf
⏰ 11am —3pm
🎟️ Am ddim — dim angen cadw lle!
Beth am wneud diwrnod ohono? Crwydrwch drwy ein horielau, darganfod gwrthrychau a gweithiau celf diddorol, a'u defnyddio fel ysbrydoliaeth ar gyfer eich creadigaethau eich hun.
🔍 Mae gennym hefyd amrywiaeth o lwybrau teulu hunan-dywys, sy'n berffaith ar gyfer meddyliau chwilfrydig sy’n ymhyfrydu wrth archwilio, darganfod a dysgu gyda'n gilydd.
📚 Tra byddwch chi yma, beth am alw heibio i Lyfrgell Ganolog Casnewydd a chymryd rhan yn Sialens Ddarllen yr Haf? Mae'n ffordd wych o gadw dychymyg plant i dyfu drwy'r haf.
💡 Os yw’r gyllideb yn dynn, neu os ydych chi’n chwilio am ddiwrnod allan am ddim i'r teulu, peidiwch ag anghofio bod ymweld ag Amgueddfa ac Oriel Gelf Casnewydd yn hollol rhad ac am ddim.

Edrych am rywbeth i’w wneud yr haf hwn?Ymunwch â ni yn yr Amgueddfa ac Oriel Gelf am amrywiaeth arbennig o weithgareddau...
11/08/2026

Edrych am rywbeth i’w wneud yr haf hwn?

Ymunwch â ni yn yr Amgueddfa ac Oriel Gelf am amrywiaeth arbennig o weithgareddau i’r teulu trwy gydol y gwyliau!

🎨 Bod yn greadigol gydag artistiaid lleol yn ein sesiynau crefftu bob dydd Mercher rhwng 11am a 3pm
🔍 Archwilio ein dangosfeydd a chasgliadau gyda llwybrau a gweithgareddau llawn hwyl i’r teulu.
🌍 Gweld ein planetariwm dros dro ar 19 a 20 Awst.

I weld manylion llawn ein gweithgareddau a digwyddiadau, ewch i’n gwefan. Edrychwn ymlaen at groesawu chi yr haf hwn!

Ein horiau agor:

Dydd Mawrth i ddydd Gwener, 9.30am - 5pm
Dydd Sadwrn, 9.30am – 4pm
Ar gau ar ddydd Llun, dydd Sul a gwyliau’r banc.

Looking for something to do this summer?Join us at Newport Museum and Art Gallery for a fantastic range of free family a...
11/08/2026

Looking for something to do this summer?

Join us at Newport Museum and Art Gallery for a fantastic range of free family activities throughout the holidays!

🎨 Get creative with local artists at our craft sessions every Wednesday, from 11am to 3pm.
🔍 Explore our displays and collections with fun family activities and trails.
🌍 Experience our pop-up planetarium on 19 and 20 August.

For details of our activities and events, please visit our website.
We look forward to welcoming you this summer!

Open on:

Tuesday - Friday, 9.30am - 5pm
Saturday, 9.30am – 4pm
Closed on Mondays, Sundays and bank holidays.

Today - Free holiday crafts!Join local artist Lucilla Jones for free family craft sessions on the Museum Mezzanine (2nd ...
05/08/2026

Today - Free holiday crafts!

Join local artist Lucilla Jones for free family craft sessions on the Museum Mezzanine (2nd floor) , 11am-3pm. Suitable for 3-10 year-olds. No booking required. Please be aware that children need to be accompanied by an adult throughout.

Heddiw - Sesiynau crofftio am ddim yn ystod y gwyliau!

Ymunwch â'r artist lleol Lucilla Jones ar gyfer sesiynau crefftio i'r teulu cyfan yn rhad ac am ddim yn Mesanîn yr Amgueddfa (2illawr), 11am -3pm. Yn addas ar gyfer plant 3-10 oed. Nid oes rhaid i chi gadw lle. Noder: mae'n rhaid i blant fod yng nghwmni oedolyn yn ystod y sesiynau hyn.

We are having a great time with Operasonic and Lucilla Jones in the Art Gallery! Due to popular demand the session has b...
01/08/2026

We are having a great time with Operasonic and Lucilla Jones in the Art Gallery! Due to popular demand the session has been extended to 2pm!

Rydym yn cael amser ardderchog gydag Operasonic a Lucilla Jones yn yr Oriel Gelf! Oherwydd poblogaidd enfawr, bydd y sesiwn yn parhau tan 2yp!

Today, 11am – 1pm!Free Sonic Singalong & Family Crafts Session. Join Operasonic in the Art Gallery for a lively Sonic Si...
01/08/2026

Today, 11am – 1pm!

Free Sonic Singalong & Family Crafts Session. Join Operasonic in the Art Gallery for a lively Sonic Singalong, accompanied by a fun family crafts session led by local artist Lucilla Jones. No booking required — just drop in!

Heddiw, 11am – 1pm!

Sonic Singalong a Sesiwn Crefftu i’r Teulu am ddim. Ymunwch ag Operasonic yn yr Oriel Gelf am Sonic Singalong bywiog, yn ogystal â sesiwn crefftu llawn hwyl i’r teulu dan arweiniad artist lleol Lucilla Jones. Dim angen cadw lle – galwch draw!

Pont-yr-Escob’ (‘Bishop’s Bridge’) is a duskily lit oil on canvas scene painted in 1945 by Robert Walker Rutter. The pic...
01/08/2026

Pont-yr-Escob’ (‘Bishop’s Bridge’) is a duskily lit oil on canvas scene painted in 1945 by Robert Walker Rutter. The picture, acquired by Newport Museum and Art Gallery in 1947 depicts a man, pitchfork across shoulder, walking along a footbridge and undulating, winding path. Perhaps he is a farm worker at close of a summer day’s haymaking. His figure foreshadows another in the distance.

Robert Walker Rutter, born in 1909 studied at Hammersmith School of Art and the Royal College of Art, returning to teach at Hammersmith. He lived until 1955. ‘Pont-yr-Escob’, can be seen in our current ‘Painting Newport, Painting Wales’ exhibition.

Darlun olew ar gynfas yw 'Pont-yr-Escob'. Dyma olygfa ym min tywyllnos a baentiwyd ym 1945 gan Robert Walker Rutter. Mae'r darlun, a brynwyd gan Amgueddfa ac Oriel Gelf Casnewydd ym 1947 yn dangos dyn â fforch wair ar ei ysgwydd, yn cerdded dros bont fach a llwybr tonnog, troellog. Efallai ei fod yn ffermwr ar ddiwedd hafddydd o drin gwair. O flaen ei ffigur, gwelir un arall yn y pellter.

Ganwyd Robert Walker Rutter ym 1909, a bu’n astudio yn Ysgol Gelf Hammersmith a'r Coleg Celf Brenhinol, cyn dychwelyd i addysgu yn Hammersmith. Bu farw ym 1955. Gellir gweld 'Pont-yr-Escob' yn ein harddangosfa bresennol 'Paentio Casnewydd, Paentio Cymru'.

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John Frost Square
Newport
NP201PA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441633656656

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