1984: The year Margaret Thatcher took on the mining communities.
A summer of hope and high-spirited defiance leading to a winter of violence, hardship, loss of livelihoods – and ultimately life - across some of Wales’ hardiest communities. Forty years later, the effect of the Miners’ Strike lives on. From photos and placards of protest to personal stories of comradeship in their clash against a rapidly changing world, this important exhibition opens the door on the Miners’ Strike and its profound impact upon our nation.
Experience the passion and tension of the protest, in close up.
Tickets
To make this exhibition accessible to everyone, we’re encouraging you to Pay What You Can.
This means that, instead of a fixed ticket price, you can choose to pay an amount that suits your circumstance best. We suggest £10 but any amount you can pay, from £3, means we can create new, inspiring ways for people to come and enjoy the national collection.
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Activism NOW! is both an introduction to what kind of activism is happening, now, in Wales, and a call-out to get involved, to take action, to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Click on the link to read more.
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Amgueddfa Cymru’s exhibition programme has been made possible thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Our opening hours are changing for the winter season.
From Tuesday 5 November until 28 February 2025, we will be open 10am – 4pm.
Parking
A Visitor Car Park is situated behind the Museum, off Museum Avenue. Visitors parking here will receive a ticket at the point of entry and need to pay £6.50 for the day at a pay-station located at the rear of the car park. Please note that the pay-stations only accept card payments – no cash payments are accepted. Visitors can use any credit/debit cards (except for American Express), or Apple or Android Pay.
Parking is free to blue badge holders. Please use the intercom at the exit barrier to verify your blue badge permit. Disabled parking is also available at the front of the Museum, on Gorsedd Gardens Road.
Visting by public transport, bike or foot?
You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.
Eat, Drink, Shopping
The Museum café in the Main Hall is open every day 10am-4pm offering a range of drinks and snacks.
The restaurant is open weekends and bank holidays at 11am-3pm.
Accessibility
If you prefer to visit when we’re less crowded, there are usually fewer people on our site from 3pm each day.
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