Come along to the museum this Autumn season, as there are new exhibits now to see in the museum. The museum is open weekdays from 11am to 3pm. See opening […]
Robert Owen Town Trail
Walking Newtown have added three new town trails to help you exercise and learn more about the history and heritage in Newtown. Town trail 3 is a short, historic town […]
Newtown Heritage Trail
Walking Newtown have added three town trails to their local walks list. Town Trail 1 is an adventure for all the family. Enjoy learning about Newtown’s rich and surprising woollen […]
Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards
The Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021 // Gwobrau Gwirfoddolwyr Y Flwyddyn Powys 2021 These awards were announced in a zoom online event on Thursday 9th September 2021. If […]
Re-opening of museum
You will be pleased to hear that the museum has now fully re-opened today as a result of the N<C who have re-opened their service point weekdays only – so, […]
250th Birthday Commemorative Videos
Robert Owen 250th birthday video – made by Robert Owen Museum and N<C Featuring Rex Shayler (Chairman, ROMM), Iolo Williams (Welsh Naturalist and TV Presenter), Colin Laker (Curator, ROMM), Dewi […]
The Modern Face of Co-ops in Wales
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 […]