Explore & experience:

A school trip to St Fagans National Museum of History

A school trip to St Fagans National Museum of History is a perfect way for learners to step into the rich and diverse history of Wales. There are over 40 historic buildings across the site and our wonderful learning staff are on hand to make sure learners discover lots about the history of Wales and have lots of fun while doing so. The museum staff are flexible and will do their best to accommodate to learners ages and needs.

There is a wide range of facilitator led workshops:

Lambing at St Fagans | Every March our ewes give birth to their lambs, and we would like to offer schools the opportunity to see our shepherd in action.

Wales 2000 Years Ago: A visit to Bryn Eryr Iron Age Roundhouses | How did our ancestors build their homes during the Iron Age? What can we learn about their way of life?

Cynefin: Our Wales | Is there more to Wales than coal and daffodils?

Folklore and the Mabinogion: A Visit to Llys Llywelyn Medieval Court | What was it like to live in a Royal Court or a castle during the Age of the Princes?

Shopping in Wales in the 1920s: A visit to the Gwalia Stores | What was shopping like in Wales in the days before the big supermarkets?

Mindfulness and Creativity: A mindful walk around St Fagans | Join us for a mindful walk around St Fagans.

Toys and Games from the Past | Discover what toys children played with in the past.

Victorian School Lesson: A visit to Maestir School | How would it feel to be a pupil in a Victorian school?

Washday in Wales with Beti Bwt | Come and help Beti Bwt wash her clothes in the days before washing machines. 

↓ Recommended for Year 2 and below pupils. ↓

Show and Tell Workshops | Pick one of four historic buildings and explore its history through objects.

School visits are available Monday – Friday, during opening hours.

If you or the pupils would like to know what to expect on a visit you can explore our Visual Story. Visual stories are visual guides for educational groups preparing to visit.

To view a digital site map click here

Why not book a FREE virtual workshop from St Fagans National Museum of History

We currently offer four Virtual workshops, Celtic Warrior Grave, Homefront World War 2, Toys, Hawlio Heddwch and Washday. These sessions are delivered in your classroom via Teams before or after your visit!

You can also Explore St Fagans in 360° to help prepare pupils for their visit.