The story of industry and innovation over the past three centuries is told through a blend of state-of-the-art interactive technology and traditional displays.

With a quarter of a million visitors annually the museum is one of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales's - biggest, most ambitious projects to date. Housed in a building that combines a Grade II listed former dockside warehouse with a new glass and slate structure the museum has been lauded in the UK Regeneration Awards, by the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Civic Trust.

It offers visitors the opportunity to explore the exciting human stories about innovation and industry in Wales. There are 100 audio-visual exhibits including 36 cutting edge interactive displays and some very large and now technologically obsolete objects from across Wales including the world’s first steam locomotive, a brick press and one of the very few surviving coal wagons.

The public events programme also continues to prove extremely popular. Many events have been staged from national competitions and cultural activities including such diverse visitors as Cybermen from Dr Who and chickens, ducks and sheep from Swansea’s Community Farm. 

[quote]Steph Mastoris, Head of the National Waterfront Museum, said: “As well as presenting visitors with a fascinating free day out, the museum plays a key role as one of Swansea’s major attractions thus adding to the city’s cultural offering and playing an important part in its regeneration. We’re delighted to be providing the quality of education, exhibitions and events, as well as levels of service that visitors come back to over and over again.”[/quote]