A PORTHMADOG museum showcasing the area’s rich maritime history has reopened to visitors.

Porthmadog Maritime Museum features a range of exhibits dating back as far as the port’s founding in the 1820s, telling the story of the town’s long relationship with the sea.

“We have all sorts of models, paintings, documents and artefacts on display, while we’re also bringing in digital and interactive displays,” Robert Dafydd Cadwalader, the museum’s secretary said.

There are several interactive activities for children, including morse code and period costumes to dress up in.

“The museum was founded in the ‘70s, but had to close for many years in 2003 when the curator became ill,” Mr Cadwalader said.

“It can be a challenge finding people to help out with these types of things, but we have a group of really enthusiastic volunteers here now.”

The museum is based in the last remaining slate shed in the town’s harbour. The building dates from a time when slate from nearby quarries was transported all over the world, in particular to provide roofs for the rapidly expanding towns of England and northern Europe as the industrial revolution gathered pace.

The maritime museum will be open between noon and 4pm every day until Autumn half-term.

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