Event:Painting party: Family paint along

National Museum Cardiff

Back by popular demand!  

Looking for fun, educational family experience to try this summer? We’ve got you covered. 

Whether you’re passionate about painting, or fancy trying something new during the school holidays, this is a memorable event that the whole family can enjoy together.  Unleash your inner creative side and join us to put your own spin on recreating a family painting from our art collection.  

Taking place in National Museum Cardiff’s beautiful Main Hall, this unique painting party is something you won’t want to miss.  Make memories to cherish.  

Everyone is welcome – so bring the whole family! (recommended age 6+). 

Topic: Mammoth and Baby  

To celebrate our newest arrival at the Museum, join us to recreate your own painting of the much loved by all Mammoth and Baby. 

 Learn to use fun mark making methods, such as finger painting and natural materials, to create your masterpieces.

Our family painting party is hosted by local artist Rachel Rasmussen.  She will guide you through step-by-step easy instructions, while painting along with you.  

Our family painting party is hosted by local artist Rachel Rasmussen.  She will guide you through step-by-step easy instructions, while painting along with you.  

Important information: 

  • All materials will be provided and are included in the ticket price.  
  • The museum restaurant will be open until 4.30pm.  Grab a a drink and join the fun.   
  • This is a family friend event that’s suitable for all ages and abilities (recommended age 6+). 
  • Children must be always supervised and must not be left unattended or to take part without a guardian.  This is an event for all the family, and we strongly encourage the adults to book on too, so you can enjoy the painting experience together.  
  • Tickets are non-refundable and spaces are very limited. Grab your tickets while you can! 
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  • This session will be delivered and guided in the artists first language, which is English.  

 

Information

21 August 2025
Cost £13 per person
Suitability All
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Tickets

Date Time slots available
21 August 2025 15:00 View Tickets

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Opening Hours

10am–5pm. Galleries close at 4.45pm.

Open for 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays but open Bank Holiday Monday.

Admission is free, however a charge may apply for some exhibitions, events and activities.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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.

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You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.

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  • 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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