North Wales is a region that is rich in history, culture and natural beauty. Much of this is captured in the wide array of museums that are scattered across the North Wales region.

If you have a thirst to expand your knowledge and see monuments of our past, look no further than these top 5 best North Wales museums that we would strongly recommend visiting the next time you are visiting the area:

1. The National Slate Museum (Llanberis)

Located in a former Victorian slate quarry workshop, this museum gives a fascinating insight into the slate industry, which played a crucial role in shaping the region during the 19th century. 

Here you can see live demonstrations, old machinery in operation and even visit restored quarrymen’s cottages to see what the home lives of the workers were like during this Victorian period. 

Another aspect that makes this one of the best North Wales museums to visit is its location, set amidst the stunning backdrop of the Snowdonia Mountain Range.

2. Llangollen Railway Museum (Llangollen)

The Llangollen Railway Museum is naturally a mecca for train enthusiasts. However, this 

underplays its appeal with the opportunity to see these steam powered locomotives from our past come back to life sure to prove a thrill to all of the family. 

The museum itself houses countless railway artefacts including old railway timetables, in addition to a wonderful collection of model trains from the era. 

While you are there, you can book a few tickets to ride aboard these historic masterpieces with various routes to choose from, all of which afford passengers the chance to marvel at exceptional vistas of the surrounding Dee Valley. 

3. Home Front Museum (Llandudno)

The Home Front Museum in Llandudno is a small yet deeply immersive museum that focuses on life in Britain during World War II. More specifically, it focuses on how the war affected civilians on the ‘home front’ during this period.

While most museums focus on those in battle, this museum provides a unique perspective on life in wartime Britain, giving tourists an insight into the daily challenges and hardships that the civilian population suffered during this bleak period. 

Despite being small, the museum brilliantly brings history to life this period with its atmospheric set up, recreating a typical British street during the period complete with including sandbags, blackout curtains, and other defensive measures that were used during the Blitz.

4. Anglesey Transport Museum (Newborough)

This one is a bit more of a trek from Bryn Defaid, being located roughly 50 minutes from our resort. However, it is well worth a trip for anyone with an interest in cars, bikes and even military vehicles.

A family run North Wales Museum, you’ll have the chance to see an expansive collection of vintage and classic vehicles from the 1920s onwards. In total there 60 vehicles in the collection all of which are stored in an indoor museum which replicates the look and feel of typical cobbled village streets from the era. 

Many of the vehicles on show have been used in films and TV shows, while the museum itself was recently visited by Gryff Rhys Jones in his ITV programme “A Great Welsh Adventure” where he visited some of the country's best attractions. 

5. Penrhyn Castle (Bangor)

While it certainly isn’t the oldest building in the region, Penrhyn Castle is still worth a visit thanks to its stunning architecture, fascinating exhibits and beautiful gardens which cover over 60 acres.

Built during the early 19th century, Penrhyn Castle is home to impressive art collections, including paintings and furniture. This includes in the Victorian kitchen where you can explore the rudimentary equipment that was used during the period to undertake household tasks. There’s even a railway museum onsite, featuring a collection of narrow-gauge steam engines.

Those 60 acre gardens meanwhile include haunting woodland and beautiful plant life. This includes an on-site nature trail which is one of the most scenic dog walks in North Wales.