Talk:Behind the Scenes: Roman pottery
A chance to see some of the Museum's collection of Roman pottery up close.
The period of Roman control of Wales is notable for the large quantity of pottery that survives.
The visit will explore how this pottery provides insights into everyday life and trade in the period and is key to the dating of sites.
This visit will take you into the Archaeology artefact study room which is where all new discoveries about the archaeological collections are made.
Booking Information
- The tour will last for approximately 45 minutes. Please meet at the Ticketing Desk in the Main Hall.
- The tour costs £8 per person.
- The tour will be in the curator's first language which is English.
- Due to the behind-the-scenes nature of the tour there will be some spaces which will require you to be in close proximity to other visitors and the curator.
- Tickets are non-refundable, and no refunds or exchanges will be given to latecomers.
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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.
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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