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Join us at Big Pit for a joyful celebration of the culture & traditions that make Wales so special!
This St. David's Day, the museum will come alive with music, activities & plenty of community spirit
Enjoy music from Welsh artists & songs and dance from local schools to get your spirit soaring and toes tapping! Plus, plenty of daffodils to brighten the day.
Find out more about how Welsh heritage and doing the little things in life can improve your mental wellbeing, and take part in activities which can eliminate stress, improve mood and help us deal with everyday challenges.
Plus our world famous Underground Tour will be available for FREE. More details HERE.
Performances (schedule to follow)
11am - 4.30pm
Coity Room (Pithead Baths Building)
Suitability: All
Wellbeing Fayre
11am - 4pm
Kearsley Room (Pithead Baths Building)
Love Spoon Paper Craft Activity
11am - 3.30pm
Y Stiwt
Booking: Not required – drop in session
‘Poetry Writing for Mental Wellbeing’ Activity
1pm - 3pm
Board Room
Suitability: 16+
Please note part of this session may be filmed. If you prefer not to be filmed please let us know.
Booking: email sally.peet@museumwales.ac.uk
Open daily 9.30am-5pm. Last entry: 4pm. Underground tours: 10am-3.30pm.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to conduct bag searches when entering the Museum.
If you are arriving by car you will need to pay on arrival. £5 per day. FREE for disabled badge holders and motorbikes. This charge is for parking only – entry to the Museum remains free.
You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.
Our Gift Shop, which has been inspired by the underground experience and our collections, will be open during your visit, selling a wide selection of bespoke products and gifts.
Our Coffee Shop is open daily 10am-4pm serving a small range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.
You're welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum, but please take your rubbish home with you and help us keep Big Pit tidy.
General advice and advice for our disabled visitors
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