The Robert Owen Museum
About This Museum
You might not expect a world-changing socialist thinker's legacy to be tucked away in a small Welsh market town, but that's exactly where you'll find the Robert Owen Museum. It feels more like stepping into a well-kept secret than a formal institution. The space is intimate, inviting you to get close to the personal letters and artifacts that tell his story. It’s a quiet, thoughtful spot that makes a big idea feel surprisingly personal.
Collection Highlights
Look for his actual spectacles and a beautiful commemorative jug made by his supporters. The exhibits really shine when explaining his radical model village at New Lanark, which was way ahead of its time.
Visitor Information
It's right on the main street in Newtown, easy to pop into while you're exploring. Best to check their opening times online as they can be limited.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic stone building that fits perfectly into the historic streetscape of Newtown, it’s unassuming from the outside.
Contact & Location
Address: The Robert Owen Museum, Severn Street, Penygloddfa, Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn, Newtown, Powys, Cymru / Wales, SY16 2AQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1686 625544
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