Hip Hop: A Welsh Story

Exhibition:Hip Hop: A Welsh Story

National Museum Cardiff
Finished

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19 July 2025 – 22 February 2026
Cost Free
Suitability All
DJ Jaffa performing at Roxe Jam, Cardiff, 2010. 

DJ Jaffa performing at Roxe Jam, Cardiff, 2010. 
© Dan Green
dangreen.net @dangreen

Unknown B-Boys in Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1987. 

Unknown B-Boys in Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1987. 
© Photography by Mark McNulty 

Rapper YazMean performing at a Ladies of Rage event for International Women’s Day, The Moon, Cardiff, 2019. 

Rapper YazMean performing at a Ladies of Rage event for International Women’s Day, The Moon, Cardiff, 2019. 
© Amy Farrer 
@amyfarrerphotography 

How has Hip Hop shaped Welsh culture?

Embark on a transformative journey through Hip Hop culture in Wales.

Hip Hop: A Welsh Story is a dynamic exhibition that celebrates the evolution of the genre and artform in Wales. Come and experience the music, dance and fashion through the stories of the people who shaped Hip Hop’s past, present, and future.

Engage with the Culture

Dive deep into the past, present, and future of Hip Hop in Wales with elements that allow you to explore Hip Hop culture for yourself. Explore the vibrant world of street art and immerse yourself in the sounds that define our Hip Hop scene.

  • Explore the vibrant world of street art
  • Immerse yourself in the sounds that define our Hip Hop scene

Celebrating the Hip Hop Community

Hip Hop: A Welsh Story is more than a showcase—it's an invitation to engage, reflect, and connect with the heartbeat of the Hip Hop community.

From the artists, dancers, and communities that make up the vibrant Hip Hop scene in Wales to their battles, events, and the spirit of togetherness, the Hip Hop community lives on.

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The exhibition is free and you can pre-book your tickets before visiting. If you’d like to play an active part in sharing the amazing stories of Wales, please consider making a donation – your donations help us to ensure that Amgueddfa Cymru can continue to host inspiring exhibitions.

Listen to our specially curated Hip Hop: A Welsh Story playlist on Spotify…

Our exhibitions and public engagement programme is made possible thanks to the players of People's Postcode Lottery.

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