Anglesey is the perfect family holiday destination, with there seeming to be an attraction which will appeal to people of all ages and interests. This includes the museums, with there being a wide selection of quirky and unusual museums in Anglesey which focus on everything from cars & boats, to stones & even salt!

We’ve put our heads together and come up with a list of what we think are the best museums in Anglesey that we’d strongly recommend putting on your today list the next time you are visiting the island. We’ll start with one which underlines Anglesey’s often overlooked motoring heritage…

1. Transport Museum Anglesey
The Transport Museum on Anglesey, otherwise known as Tacla Taid, is simply a must visit for car enthusiasts as it features the largest collection of its kind in Wales. In total there are over 100 classic vehicles from the 1920s onwards which are displayed on an indoor replica of a typical 1940s cobbled village street here on Anglesey.

One of the prized exhibits is the Land Rover collection which celebrates Anglesey as the birthplace of the car brand. Rover’s director & chief engineer, Spencer and Maurice Wilks, holidayed on the island in the late 1940s. The pair were looking for a car concept which was cheap to produce as a means of helping the company re-establish itself on the back of World War 2. It was on nearby Red Wharf Bay that the pair came up with the concept of utilising former military vehicles as a basis for a new range of car, with Maurice Wilks drawing out a rough outline of the car in the sand. You’ll learn all about this tale at the museum.

However, it isn’t just an Anglesey car museum, with there being plenty of military, commercial and agricultural vehicles on show alongside a large collection of motorbikes. It really is the perfect Anglesey museum for all kinds of motoring enthusiasts.

2. Stone Science Museum Anglesey
The Stone Science Museum in Anglesey is far more interesting than it sounds. In fact, it is the perfect family visitor attraction as it is both educational and entertaining for children and adults alike.

Opened in 1989, the museum aims to tell the story of how Earth has evolved over the millennia through the use of stones. Children are also sure to enjoy the focus on dinosaurs, with the museum being home to the largest collection of fossils in Wales. These are used to help explain how dinosaurs evolved and ultimately became extinct.

Many of the exhibits are interactive which helps to keep children engaged and there are plenty of experts on hand too to answer any difficult questions. Once your tour of the museum is complete, you can head to the on-site store where you’ll find plenty of unique items such as stones, gems, crystals and even rare fossils.

When we say that the Stone Science Museum in Anglesey is the perfect family attraction, we really do mean the whole family as dogs are also welcome to tour the facility as long as they are kept on a lead at all times.

3. Anglesey Salt Museum
Making the short jump from rocks to salt we have the Anglesey Salt Museum. This is otherwise known as the Halen Môn Visitor Centre and is another Anglesey attraction which is far more interesting than it sounds.

Halen Môn is of course a famous producer of salt and condiments for the dinner table. The company has recently branched out from being solely a producer of Anglesey sea salt to offering tasty sauces, such as their black garlic ketchup, and gins, each of which contain a pinch of their sea salt.

Here you will be treated to a tour of the Halen Môn factory so that you can better understand their innovative manufacturing process. The tour takes roughly 45 minutes and is led by a trained guide who will be able to answer all your questions about the company, their processes and their products. Along the way you will be treated to a tutored sea salt tasting session which may ultimately influence your purchase decisions in the on-site gift shop where you can explore Halen Môn’s entire collection of products.

One thing we will say is that the Anglesey Salt Museum really is one for the foodies. Children and outdoors enthusiasts will probably find the tour of limited interest.

4. Anglesey Maritime Museum
Holyhead is home to the largest port in Wales, so it makes sense that it is also home to the acclaimed Anglesey Maritime Museum too. Located in a former lifeboat station overlooking Newry Beach which was constructed way back in 1858, the museum aims to tell the story of the many seafaring adventures involving the station and its lifeboat crew since its conception. This includes stories of shipwrecks, heroic rescues and even pirates, so is sure to be of interest to all members of the family.

The Anglesey Maritime Museum is a particular delight for history buffs, with there also being a collection of World War 1 and 2 memorabilia on display. These are on show in the world war 2 air raid shelter which sits alongside the lifeboat station.

Along the way you will be able to ask the museum volunteers questions about the displays, with all of the on-site team proving to be filled with facts and figures which add fascinating extra details to the items on display.

Once the tour is complete, you can explore the museum shop which has the usual souvenir items such as tea towels and mugs. However, it is their collection of model ships which are sure to catch the eye of children and adults who have a particular interest in maritime history.

5. Swtan Heritage Museum
If you’ve ever wondered what it might have been like to live on Anglesey during the 17th Century, then the Swtan Heritage Museum will give you a clear idea.

Located in the picturesque village of Church Bay on the North East coast of the island, the beautiful Swtan cottage has been fully restored to its original splendour complete with a thatched roof and even a vegetable and herb garden to show how people during the era would have relied on their own produce when making meals.

Inside the cottage you will observe a representation of a slightly later era, with the furnishings and decor meant to be reflective of life in the cottage in 1910. This is supported by the furnishings, decor and accessories such as the period Oxo box in the kitchen.

The area around the outside of the cottage is filled with farming and fishing equipment, again giving a representation of the work that people of the era would have to undertake in order to source their own food supplies. It is without question one of the cheapest museums on Anglesey for families to visit, and sure to prove an educational experience for children.