Talk:Behind the Scenes: New Accessions from St Patrick’s Chapel, Pembrokeshire; Revealing Early Medieval Wales and the World.

National Museum Cardiff
Finished

Explore the newly accessioned artefacts from the Early Medieval St Patrick’s Chapel, Whitesands Bay, Pembrokeshire.   
From magnificent carves stones to metal working evidence and minute fragments of amber from Scandinavia, this site reveals the secrets Early Medieval life and how Wales connected with the wider world.   
We will tell the story and evolution of the Early Medieval cemetery and its people. We will also peek behind the scenes at the challenges of interpreting conserving and storing complex archaeological collections in a museum.

Booking Information 

  • The tour will last for approximately 60 minutes.  Please meet at the Ticketing Desk in the Main Hall.
  • The tour costs £8 per person.
  • The tour will be in the curator's first language which is English.
  • Due to the behind-the-scenes nature of the tour there will be some spaces which will require you to be in close proximity to other visitors and the curator.
  • Tickets are non-refundable, and no refunds or exchanges will be given to latecomers. 

Our public programme is generously supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

Information

10 September 2026, 2pm
Cost £8
Suitability 12+
A grey stone with simple white writing and a drawing. A blue glass bead and some smaller stones with marks on them.
Postcode Lottery Logo

Hear more from Amgueddfa Cymru

We’re always working on new and exciting exhibitions and events – why not be among the first to hear about them?

Sign up to our newsletter

Your name and email address will be used solely for the purpose of sending you our monthly e-newsletter. If you have any questions about your data, how we use it please see our Privacy Notice

What's On