• We are looking at the side profile of a woman in a crowd of people who seems to be singing; she has white hair and has tinsel around her shoulders and a Christmassy hair band.
  • A man in a chequered shirt is laughing, he's sat next to a young boy who has an elf hat cut out on his head, the young boy is concentrating hard at a craft activity
  • Three people are sat next to each other in roman attire, the two men are wearing red with green hats and the woman is wearing a green and white outfit they are holding red cups and smiling
  • A man is holding y Fari Lwyd, the skull of a horse on a broom stick covered by a white sheet, there are women stood next to the Fari Lwyd in traditional welsh costume
  • A candid photo of Father Christmas speaking to a young girl wearing a red dress, she has the biggest smile on her face, in the background there are elves wearing red and green outfits

Christmas at Amgueddfa Cymru

There’s plenty to discover this Christmas at Amgueddfa Cymru. Join us for festive traditions at St Fagans National Museum of History, Storytime with Father Christmas at Big Pit, hands-on workshops across several of our sites, Christmas markets, and much more!

Explore our full listicle and click on each activity for details on how to secure your ticket.

Whether you’ve found the perfect present in our gift shop, booked an Amgueddfa Cymru Christmas event, or tucked into a mince pie at one of our cafes. Every purchase you make this Christmas helps to ensure Amgueddfa Cymru belongs to everyone and is here for everyone to use. 


National Museum Cardiff

Decorate your own Christmas Cookies! at National Museum Cardiff
Multiple dates available

St Fagans National Museum of History

National Wool Museum

Little Lambs
1 December  Cancelled

Big Pit National Coal Museum

Decorate your own Christmas Cookie at Big Pit
Available on multiple dates

National Waterfront Museum

Letterpress Christmas Cards
21 & 22 November 2026
Mrs Claus Magical Christmas / Nadolig Hudolus Siân Corn
21 November & 6 December 2026
The Green Fair
28 & 29 November 2026
✨🎄 Big Waterfront Christmas 🎄✨
6 December 2026
Young Creatives Market
6 December 2026
Winter Vintage and Makers Market
12 & 13 December 2026
Gŵyl y Mari Lwyd
10 January 2027

National Slate Museum

National Slate Museum is going to be undertaking an exciting redevelopment project, and so, the museums' doors will be shut over the Christmas period. If you'd like to find out more about the project, you can do so by visiting our redevelopment webpage.

Storytime with Siân Corn
28 & 29 November 2026
Rag Wreath Workshop
28 - 29 November 2026
A Servant's Christmas
Saturday 5 December, Saturday 12 December

National Roman Legion Museum

Saturnalia: Discover Roman Winter Traditions
5 December 2026