Event:The Living Canvas
Drop-in to see historical dress interpreted and created from portraits in our collection by Costume Construction students from Coleg y Cymoedd.
Paintings that adorn the walls of the Art galleries will be brought to life after months of historical research and detailed work by the students.
10.30am – 11.30am & 12.30pm – 1.30pm – the students talk about their costumes in front of their chosen portraits in the Art galleries
2pm catwalk and judging in the Main Hall. There will be seating available on a first-come, first served basis.
The BA (Hons) in Costume Construction at Coleg y Cymoedd is a three year course awarded by the University of South Wales. Students study both historical and contemporary costume, and develop specialist skills such as pattern cutting, costume construction and surface embellishment.
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Plan your visit
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.
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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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