Event:Gwen John Afternoon Tea

National Museum Cardiff

Complete your visit to National Museum Cardiff this Spring with a trip to our café and enjoy our Afternoon Tea inspired by Gwen John. Bringing together Welsh and French ingredients, such as croissants with Welsh cheese and ham, tarte tatin and quiche. Served with Welsh tea and locally roasted coffee.

Feeling bubbly? Why not add a glass of Prosecco to your afternoon tea for £6 per person.

Important information:

  • Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are available. Please specify at time of booking if someone in your party requires this option - Please email carlos.pinks@museumwales.ac.uk before booking if you require any further dietary requirements. We will then be able to confirm if we are able to accommodate.
  • If members of your party have booked separately but you would like to sit together, then please email carlos.pinks@museumwales.ac.uk with the names of those who have booked.
  • The price is £23 per person. Please ensure you book for the correct number of guests that will be attending.

Information

1 March–28 June 2026
Cost Free
Suitability All
Afternoon Tea
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Tickets

Date Time slots available
15 March 2026 13:00 View Tickets
22 March 2026 13:00 View Tickets
29 March 2026 13:00 View Tickets
5 April 2026 13:00 View Tickets
12 April 2026 13:00 View Tickets
19 April 2026 13:00 View Tickets
26 April 2026 13:00 View Tickets
3 May 2026 13:00 View Tickets
10 May 2026 13:00 View Tickets
17 May 2026 13:00 View Tickets

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

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 am–5 pm
Wednesday 10 am–5 pm
Thursday 10 am–5 pm
Friday 10 am–5 pm
Saturday 10 am–5 pm
Sunday 10 am–5 pm
galleries close at 4:45pm

 Accessibility

If you prefer to visit when we’re less crowded, there are usually fewer people on our site from 3pm each day.

Access Guide

 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.

Visiting 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.

 Location

 Multifaith Room

Reserve time in National Museum Cardiff's multifaith room.

This is a clean and quiet area for reflection, contemplation, and worship.

Please be aware that this space may be shared with other members of the public and must be kept clean.

Privacy screens are available if required.

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