CEREDIGION Museum is celebrating its success in securing £916,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the New Approaches project.

The scheme will see the creation of a new street level shop combined with the Tourist Information Centre, café, re-equipping the Coliseum auditorium and a range of community focused activities.

The £1.3m project has already received £154,000 support from CADW, the Friends of Ceredigion Museum, the Community Grant Scheme and the Garfield Weston, Wolfson and HB Allen trusts and foundations.

Ellen ap Gwynn, leader of the council, said: “This is fantastic news for the museum, Aberystwyth and the county.

“We have a much-loved museum with fantastic collections in a unique setting, which attracts visitors to Aberystwyth and works closely with the community.

“But the museum struggles with poor visibility and access, it really is a hidden gem."

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