CofGâr has unveiled its new website, marking a major step forward in making Carmarthenshire’s museums and stories more accessible, sustainable and engaging for visitors across Wales and beyond.

Supported by funding from the Welsh Government Priorities for Culture Capital Grant Programme, the redevelopment follows the rapid growth of CofGâr in recent years and responds to the changing needs of audiences.

The new site, designed by Four Agency, introduces a range of improvements, including enhanced bilingual accessibility to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, simplified navigation and faster loading speeds, as well as a substantially improved environmental performance that makes it the ‘greenest’ museum website in Wales.

The platform also strengthens the branding and promotion of the service by integrating the distinctive colour schemes of all CofGâr museums.

As well as improving current services, the website provides the foundations for future digital innovation, including virtual tours, online exhibitions, enhanced learning resources and remote workshops, and new ways for audiences to explore collections through access to the collections database.

Carmarthenshire County Council's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, Cllr Hazel Evans, said: "Our museums and cultural venues preserve some of Carmarthenshire's most important stories, but in today's world those stories must be accessible both in person and online."

“This new website reflects our commitment to making culture more inclusive, welcoming and sustainable. It will help people discover public museum collections, plan visits, engage with learning opportunities and connect with Carmarthenshire's rich heritage wherever they are in the world."

The redevelopment also supports CofGâr's wider goal of becoming a more environmentally sustainable service.

By introducing more efficient website architecture and lower-carbon digital solutions, the organisation is working towards significantly reducing the environmental impact of its online activity while improving the overall user experience in line with Prosiect Net Zero Sir Gâr.

Visitors can explore the new website at: https://cofgar.wales