museum news

Sunday 20th July 2025 – Recently, Laura and Erik Rowton had the pleasure of inviting the clairvoyant and spirit artist Stephen Cox, along with his intuitive artist wife Gwyn, to the museum for a séance.

Sunday 18th May 2025 – Wales Online’s senior reporter Robert Harries visits Rowtons’ Museum.

Saturday 15th February 2025 – General admission is here! Next Saturday, Rowtons’ Museum will be opening its doors for daytime visitors.

Monday 9th December 2024 – Not long after we acquired Penuel Chapel, Erik and I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming our dear friends Amy and Jarrad of AmysCrypt to explore our artefacts and special building. During their two day visit, we investigated Rowtons’ Museum together.

Saturday 30th November 2024 – Last weekend we had the pleasure of welcoming paranormal duo Ste and Griff from The Ouija Brothers to explore and investigate our museum and its artefacts.

Thursday 31st October 2024 – Read the new article by art and culture publication Hyperallergic on Rowtons’ Museum.

Monday 30th September 2024 – In spite of an unsettling start to the day, with weather warnings issued across the country, our Michaelmas Volunteer Day was a tremendous success. Brambles were cut back and garbage removed from the graves. Thank you to all who attended!

Thursday 26th September 2024 – Whilst we’ve received an over-whelmingly positive response to our plans for Penuel Chapel, opening a museum of the paranormal and spirituality in a place of worship was naturally bound to ruffle feathers.

Sunday 15th September 2024 – Erik and I took ownership of Penuel Chapel on 1st August 2024 and found its graveyard in poor condition. We invite you to our volunteer day on 29th September, 12-5 pm, to help clear the graveyard. Hot drinks and snacks are provided.