Oriel Ynys Môn

One of the exhibits at the history gallery

The History Gallery invites you to step back awhile and appreciate the history of Anglesey and its people, its formation and development, and most impressive of all, its heritage and habitats. This includes the large, world renowned Charles Tunnicliffe collection of wildlife paintings which are changed on a six monthly basis.

You will discover an introduction to Anglesey's history. Find out about the island's visitors both past and present, the industries that put Anglesey on the map, the wealth of archaeological discoveries, the tragic shipwrecks, and the hunters who gradually changed their way of life to become the first farmers of Anglesey. The temporary exhibition space hosts a number of exhibitions which offer a taste of this fascinating heritage.

The Discovery Den offers a range of fun activities for everyone. This is not a dry exhibition, it is rather a place where you can listen, see, smell, take part, touch, play and write.