y Gaer Museum

Learn more about the important work that Powys museums do to preserve the county’s rich cultural heritage.

y Gaer is an exciting and inspirational cultural development, a major attraction for local people and visitors to Brecon and a spur to regeneration for the community of Powys.

It unites the classical Shire Hall, containing the refurbished Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery and its remarkable Victorian court room, with a new Brecon Library, education and community rooms and a cafe. These complementary elements are harmonised in a unique and bold architectural development blending old and new, fully accessible and welcoming to all.

***Last entry to the Museum is 4:00pm on weekdays and 3:30pm on weekends***

Sunday opening supported by Brecon Town Council

Temporary arrangements

Wednesday May 14th
No access to Local Studies due to scheduled maintenance work – we apologise for any inconvenience.

Thursday 15th and Friday 16th May
Due to scheduled maintenance, there is no access to y Gaer’s ground floor toilets, changing places and baby changing facilities on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th – we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please be aware that there may be a number of areas of low light in y Gaer during this period

Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May
Due to scheduled maintenance, our public computers will be unavailable on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd and we will be operating a limited service at y Gaer.
Please be aware that there may be a number of areas of low light in y Gaer during this period

Friday 23rd May
Due to scheduled maintenance, the cafe will be closed on Friday May 23rd
Please be aware that there may be a number of areas of low light in y Gaer during this period.