Explore & experience:

A school trip to National Waterfront Museum 

Exploring the National Waterfront Museum will bring to life the industrial innovations Wales has achieved over the last 300 years. You will see huge coal wagons, a replica of Trevithick’s Steam Locomotive, a monoplane built by Charles Horace Watkins, objects made by Hoover, Corgi Toys and Spectrum computers, and much, much more. You can also use interactives to explore maps and records to help you discover more about Wales’s social history.

There is a wide range of facilitator led workshops:

Sit up Straight! Victorian education Have you ever wondered what being a child in Victorian Wales was really like? Meet our strict Victorian teacher and experience a school lesson in this immersive role-play workshop. 

Welsh Pirates Go back in time and hear tales about the trade, booty and the battles of Wales’ most successful buccaneer - Barti Ddu.

Words and Wings with Thomas Docherty Hear the exciting story of the first man to design and build an aeroplane in Wales.

Thermal Kinetic Reactions Join us for a STEM filled workshop to discover the history and science of coal mine explosions.

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

Why not look at having a FREE virtual visit from National Waterfront Museum. We currently offer two Virtual Visits, Welsh Pirates: The Truth Behind the Tales and Census 1851: Victorian Investigation. These sessions are delivered in your classroom via Teams before or after your visit!