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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.
Cathays ParkCardiffCF10 3NP
Phone: 0300 111 2 333Email: cardiff@museumwales.ac.uk
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.
You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.
Lockers are available for storing luggage during our opening hours of 10am-5pm. They are operated by tokens available from our Reception Desk for a refundable deposit of £1.
We also have an additional storage area suitable for large suitcases during Museum opening hours. To use this, please visit our Welcome Desk. We kindly ask for a £5 donation for this service. Luggage cannot be left overnight.
Pushchairs and prams are allowed in the Museum, but they can also be left in a buggy park in the Main Hall.
If you prefer to visit when we’re less crowded, there are usually fewer people on our site from 3pm each day.
National Museum Cardiff is happy to welcome properly trained assistance dogs, but we do not allow any other animals into the museum buildings.
Group visits can be made during our normal opening times and admission is free.
Please pre-book your group by emailing learning@museumwales.ac.uk for the following benefits:
Please contact us to enquire about lost property. Unfortunately, we can only keep hold of personal items for two weeks.
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.
Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales is a charity. Every purchase you make from us and every gift you give us, however small or large, will help us ensure that Amgueddfa Cymru belongs to everyone and is here for everyone to use. Please donate if you can.
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