Work has started on the ‘Museum of Two Halves‘ in Wrexham, Wales. The project involves the creation of two new museums in the current museum building.
Construction is underway on the new Wrexham Museum and the Football Museum for Wales. The development in Regent Street is being carried out by Welshpool-based SWG Construction on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council.
“The aim of the Museum of Two Halves project is to create a new Football Museum for Wales and a new museum for Wrexham, which will serve as a national visitor attraction, learning centre and community asset,” said Steve Gough, director of SWG Construction.
“We are already on-site and work is underway. The museum will be closed to the public for the duration of the project and we are working towards an opening date in 2026.”
Set to open in 2026, the Museum of Two Halves project includes refurbishing, modernising and extending the existing Grade II-listed building, which housed Wrexham’s former museum.
The football museum will celebrate Welsh football and Wrexham, which is where the Football Association of Wales (FAW) was established in 1876.
The new venues are being developed by Wrexham Council’s museum team in association with museum designers Haley Sharpe Design and architects Purcell.
‘Museum of Two Halves‘ project underway
“It has been a rewarding experience to work with Wrexham Council, the stakeholders and the consultant team to transform the iconic Grade II-listed building into a new home for the Museum of Two Halves,” said Purcell’s lead architect for the project, Jane Roylance.
“This museum interweaves the rich history of Wrexham with its pivotal role in the development of football in Wales. The work we’ve done will unveil the most significant features of the building, while ensuring public access and enhancing accessibility, wellbeing and learning opportunities.
“With the contractors now on site, we are witnessing the realisation of Wrexham Council’s vision for the museum, which will undoubtedly draw more visitors to the city.”
