Event:Jingle Bells and Elves: Christmas at the Museum
The countdown to Christmas has begun! Join us on 30 November – 1 December for a weekend full of festive family fun.
What's on:
Elf-led Crafts:
Ready to become one of Santa’s magical elves? Perfect for all ages, this hands-on activity is your ticket to a truly elf-tastic transformation. Create a classic elf hat and signature elf ears, make a jingle bell stick, and a snowy decoration to display on your Christmas tree.
£6.50 per child to complete all 3 crafts
Saturday 30 November - Sunday 1 December | 11am - 2pm
Age guidance: 4+
Limited tickets available
Elf Adventure Trail:
Explore the museum in search of magical elf clues. Once completed, head back to the main hall to claim your Christmas Prize.
£4 per trail
Saturday 30 November - Sunday 1 December | 10am - 3pm
Age guidance: 4+
Limited tickets available
Christmas Storytime Session with Babis Bach Babies
Join Babis Bach Babies for a festive bilingual, interactive storytelling session with live music based around the story ‘Dear Santa’.
Help us unwrap Christmas gifts from Santa until we find the ‘perfect’ present.
The session will involve puppets, singing, musical instruments, dress up and the opportunity to explore the national instrument of Wales - the harp.
Make a keepsake Christmas ornament with your little ones to treasure and display on your Christmas tree
£12.50 for one adult and one child
Sunday 1 December | 10am - 11am | 11.15am - 12.15pm | 1pm - 2pm | 2.30pm 3.30pm
Age Guidance: 0 - 5
Crafty Legs Christmas Market:
Find an exclusive selection of market stalls offering handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, and artisan foods. Find that perfect present for loved ones or a special treat for yourself!
Saturday 30 November - Sunday 1 December | 10am - 4pm
Free
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Opening Hours
From Tuesday 5 November until 28 February 2025, we will be open 10am – 4pm.
Galleries close at 3.45pm.
Open for 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays but open Bank Holiday Monday.
Christmas and New Year: Closed 23 - 26 December and 1 January.
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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