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Exhibitions

A photograph of a person wearing a long, textured gray cloak standing against a muted, neutral background. The cloak features subtle patterns and folds, with the person's hands clasped in front, conveying a calm and composed posture.

Gwen John: Strange Beauties

  7 February–28 June 2026
National Museum Cardiff
It’s Called Ffasiwn

Ffasiwn

  23 May 2026 – 4 April 2027
National Museum Cardiff

Events, Talks and Displays

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Event: Museum ExplorAR: A living guide to the galleries

National Museum Cardiff
From 1 July 2025
Suitability: All
Cost: £7 per hour
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Afternoon Tea

Event: Gwen John Afternoon Tea

National Museum Cardiff
1 March–28 June 2026
Suitability: All
Cost: £23
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The sun is illuminating a museum' hallway, there's an art mural on the walls and people milling around

Event: Helios: Quiet Sessions

National Museum Cardiff
Multiple dates available
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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A muted-toned painting of a seated figure wearing a loose, textured blue garment against a plain, neutral background. The artwork has a soft, impressionistic style with visible brushstrokes and minimal detail.

Event: Audio Described Tours at National Museum Cardiff | Gwen John: Strange Beauties

National Museum Cardiff
14 May 2026
1:00pm
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
Booking: Essential
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Event: Paint Along: Gwen John

National Museum Cardiff
28 May 2026
3pm (Family) & 7pm (Adults)
Suitability: All
Cost: £13.00 (Family Event) | £28.00 (Adult Event)
Booking: Tickets to this event does not include entry to the exhibition
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A muted-toned painting of a seated figure wearing a loose, textured blue garment against a plain, neutral background. The artwork has a soft, impressionistic style with visible brushstrokes and minimal detail.

Event: Dementia Friendly activity: Gwen John

National Museum Cardiff
4 June 2026
1:30-4:00pm
Suitability: Anyone affected by dementia
Cost: Free
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A woman playing the harp to a group of young children

Event: Storytime with Babis Bach Babies

National Museum Cardiff
5 June 2026
10:30am; 12:30pm; 2:30pm
Suitability: Families
Cost: £12.50 (Adult & Child); £8.00 (Additional Adult or Child); HYNT tickets available
Booking: Relaxed sessions
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Figures Seated in a Church - Gwen John

Talk: New Perspectives on Gwen John: A Forum

National Museum Cardiff
11 June 2026
11am - 4.30pm
Suitability: Adults
Cost: £15.00 (Standard) | Concessions Available
Booking: Please note that tickets to this event do not include entry to the exhibition
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© Clémentine Schneidermann and Charlotte James

Talk: Curator Tour: It’s Called Ffasiwn

National Museum Cardiff
25 June 2026
1pm
Suitability: 12+
Cost: Pay what you can
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Event: Movies at the Museum: Singin' in the Rain (U)

National Museum Cardiff
28 June 2026
2pm & 7pm
Suitability: All
Cost: £12.00 (Standard); £10.00 (Concession); Limited HYNT tickets available
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Helios

Event: Helios

National Museum Cardiff
21 July–31 August 2026
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Yoga Under Helios, Liverpool Cathedral © Rob Battersby

Course: Sunset Yoga

National Museum Cardiff
24 July–28 August 2026
6pm
Suitability: The session is suitable for ages 18+
Cost: £15.00
Booking: On sale at 05.46am with sunrise on the 30/04/26
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A woman playing the harp to a group of young children

Event: Storytime with Babis Bach Babies

National Museum Cardiff
31 July 2026
10:30am; 12.30pm; 2.30pm
Suitability: Families
Cost: £12.50 (Adult & Child); £8.00 (Additional Adult or Child); HYNT tickets available
Booking: Welsh & English and Relaxed sessions
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Jon Chase jumping in the air in a striking pose

Event: The Science of the Sun with Jon Chase

National Museum Cardiff
To 8 August 2026
10:30am & 1.00pm
Suitability: Families
Cost: £8.00
Booking: On sale at 05.46am with sunrise on the 30/04/26
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Two children in dinosaur onesies, one in blue and the other in green are looking astounded at something in front of them, one of them is holding a torch light and there's a dinosaur skeleton in the background

Event: Museum Sleepover: Under Helios

National Museum Cardiff
22 & 23 August 2026
5.30pm until Sunday morning!
Suitability: Suitable for ages 6 - 11 and their families!
Cost: Tickets from £70.00 per person. VIP tickets available.
Booking: On sale at 05.46am with sunrise on the 30/04/26
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© Clémentine Schneidermann and Charlotte James

Event: An Evening with Bleak Fabulous

National Museum Cardiff
16 October 2026
7pm (Exhibition open between 8pm - 10pm)
Suitability: Adults
Cost: £10.00 (Standard); £8.00 (Concession); £5.00 (Under 16s)
Booking: Tickets to this event also include entry to the exhibition for the evening only.
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A woman playing the harp to a group of young children

Event: Storytime with Babis Bach Babies

National Museum Cardiff
24 October 2026
10:30am; 12.30pm; 2.30pm
Suitability: Families
Cost: £12.50 (Adult & Child ticket); £8.00 (Additional Adult or Child ticket); HYNT tickets available
Booking: Welsh & English, BSL and Relaxed sessions
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A woman playing the harp to a group of young children

Event: Storytime with Babis Bach Babies

National Museum Cardiff
5 December 2026
10:30am; 12.30pm: 2.30pm
Suitability: Families
Cost: £12.50 (Adult & Child); £8.00 (Additional Adult or Child); HYNT tickets available
Booking: Welsh & English, BSL and Relaxed sessions
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