Event:Silent Disco: Dancing in the Moonlight
Motel Nights in partnership with Amgueddfa Cymru present a very special Silent Disco – Dancing in the Moonlight!
Step into the spotlight (or should we say moonlight) at National Museum Cardiff, where the iconic Museum of the Moon sets the stage for a night that’s truly out of this world.
As some of the city’s finest DJ's battle it out for your lyrical loyalty! Sing along to your favourite party classics underneath the lunar glow in one of the city's most prestigious buildings.
So, dust off your space boots, grab your glow sticks, and prepare for a night that’s guaranteed to be over the moon!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT (6pm - 8pm)
We advise that all mini moonwalkers are 5+ and must be accompanied by a grown up astronaut!
ADULT-ONLY EVENT (9pm - 12am)
This 18+ only event is your chance to moonwalk into the night.
Guests will enjoy:
Three DJs playing a range of genres.
A silent disco experience in an iconic setting.
Motel Nights ZERO WASTE contactless bar serving a range of drinks.
** WHAT'S A SILENT DISCO?**
You'll receive a set of headphones upon entry, but not a normal set, these are armed with THREE channels! At a flick of a switch, you'll be able to change who you're listening to as our DJs take you on a musical journey between genres! WHO WILL YOU CHOOSE?
Information
Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram (Lakes Alive, UK, 2016)
Plan your visit
Admission
Free Entry
Amgueddfa Cymru belongs to everyone, and admission to the Museum is free thanks to funding from the Welsh Government.
Booking a free day ticket in advance will ensure you receive key information and updates before your visit, helping you to make the most of your experience.
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. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to conduct bag searches when entering the Museum.
Opening Hours
Winter Opening Hours: From Tuesday 4 November until 13 February 2026, 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.
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.
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.
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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