Photographic gallery (English) – The Modern Face of Co-ops in Wales Virtual 3D Photographic gallery – The Modern Face of Co-ops in Wales (bi-lingual) Arddangosfa ffotograffau (Cymraeg) – Wyneb Modern […]
250th events
Read more about the life of Robert Owen here. Robert Owen in 300 words. Celebrating 250 years Robert Owen Memorial Museum had planned larger events for Robert Owen’s 250th Birthday […]
Celebrating 250th with Iolo Williams
Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council and Robert Owen Memorial Museum have released a short film to commemorate Robert Owen’s 250th birthday, which includes speeches from Newtown dignitaries; including a famous […]
Overview of his life
“By my own experience and reflection I had ascertained that human nature is radically good, and is capable of being trained, educated and placed from birth in such manner, that […]
A life in 300 words
Robert Owen, Britain’s first “Socialist”, was born in Newtown in 1771, over his father’s saddler’s shop in Broad Street. Robert was a bright and athletic child. At the age of […]
Make a donation
The museum is a registered charity and needs your donations to continue to work. All of the Trustees and Officers are unpaid volunteers who give their time freely to ensure […]
New book for sale
Robert Owen and the architect Joseph Hansom : An unlikely form of co-operation New book by Penelope Harris. Available for sale in the online shop. We have added a second […]
BBC Scotland video
BBC – Victorian Scotland – Robert Owen A short animated film about philanthropist and social reformer, Robert Owen.
BBC Programme
Wales and the History of The World A BBC programme called “Wales and the History of the World” aired again on BBC 1 Wales on Sunday 13th December, where the […]
Virtual museum tour
Whenever the actual museum is closed, you can still experience our virtual tour. The ROM Virtual Museum is OPEN all hours. The physical museum is now open from 11am to […]