Usk Rural Life Museum

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Housed in an ancient malt barn with adjacent buildings, the Museum has 5000+ exhibits collected by local enthusiasts over the past 50 years to preserve the heritage of the life and work of country people in the Welsh Borders from Victorian times onwards.

Museum contribution to Usk in bloom. A big thank you to the Willows garden centre for the last minute help.
08/07/2026

Museum contribution to Usk in bloom. A big thank you to the Willows garden centre for the last minute help.

A new exhibit to the museum. On loan from the Clive Hughes Gypsy Caravan collection
09/06/2026

A new exhibit to the museum. On loan from the Clive Hughes Gypsy Caravan collection

A big thank you to Mark Holdhard for repairing the saddle on the penny farthing.
02/05/2026

A big thank you to Mark Holdhard for repairing the saddle on the penny farthing.

Museum is now open for visitors. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 16:00. We have revamped the war time exhi...
07/03/2026

Museum is now open for visitors. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
We have revamped the war time exhibits and created a new children’s section.

Repairing some exhibits for the new children’s corner in 2026. I am still looking for a working typewriter for The see i...
26/01/2026

Repairing some exhibits for the new children’s corner in 2026. I am still looking for a working typewriter for The see it, hear it, feel it section.

New area being created for the children’s corner for 2026. If you have any toys from 1940,50,60 you would like to exhibi...
17/11/2025

New area being created for the children’s corner for 2026.
If you have any toys from 1940,50,60 you would like to exhibit in the museum, please drop me a message.

Window display for armistice day
03/11/2025

Window display for armistice day

Bessie having a fresh coat of paint.
16/06/2025

Bessie having a fresh coat of paint.

New lights on the traction engine
12/06/2025

New lights on the traction engine

Address

The Malt Barn, Maryport Street Car Park
Usk
NP151AB

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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