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One good way of spending your holiday is best knowing the rich art and culture of the place that you want to visit. Our world is full of diverse cultures and interesting arts that continuously influence civilizations and societies through time. All of them only sit at the heart of their respective nations waiting to be rediscovered and appreciated. And when you have decided to visit Pembrokeshire for your short break in Wales, the best places to get acquainted with its arts and culture are art galleries and museums. The county has a number of these establishments for a more meaningful Pembrokeshire holidays.
At Castle Hill, Tenby is the Tenby Museum and Art Gallery which is considered to be the oldest independent museum in all of Wales. The museum has a total of 6 galleries inside showcasing a variety of cultural highlights. Tourists can enjoy their Pembrokeshire holidays by learning through the history of Tenby as well as its archaeology, geology and wildlife. It also has a great number of art collections from various artists. In Haverfordwest on the other hand lies the Celtic Images Gallery and Crafts. The gallery is mainly about photography and paintings of local artists and professionals that emphasize the beauty of the city. The gallery also showcases cards, books, postcards and various gift ideas that tourists who are in for a short break in Wales will surely love.
Another must see museum is the Haverfordwest Town Museum that helps tourists relive the history of the castle and its town that dates back to about 1000 years ago. A short break in Wales, particularly in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire is sure to be much interesting with multi-media presentations in the said museum. With this interesting twist of the latest technology inside the gallery, even children will enjoy their Pembrokeshire holidays.
For those who simply have the love for machines, the Pembrokeshire Motor Museum is the best place to be. It offers a wide collection of veteran, classic and vintage cars. A short break in Wales will surely get more interesting with bikes and motorcycles that are also in display in the said museum. Tourists will be amazed of the county's taste as well the value it gives in the motor industry. A few walks away from the museum, is a restoration shop for passersby who are interested in going into vintage as they spend their Pembrokeshire holidays in the area.
In Little Haven, Pembrokeshire is the Boathouse Gallery that showcases mostly the works of a local artist, Shirley Norman. Guests can also marvel at the simple beauty of woodcarvings, traditional lobster pots, and lots of other artworks.
