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A night at the museum with a wild twist!
Date:
2022-05-03Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales will be hosting its first in-person event on Thursday evening 26 May after a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lates: ANIMAL is a wild night out for adults only at National Museum Cardiff and attendees will have an exclusive first look at the world-famous Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, which will open the following day on Friday 27 May 2022.
The event will take over the museum to launch the exhibition and celebrate the natural world, featuring a pub quiz with pop-up troupe Bingo Lingo, who have toured the UK with their unique twist on a bingo night!
The museum will also be mixing up bespoke cocktails to complement the animal-themed event.
The event will also feature curator talks from some of the museum’s specialists and craft-making areas focused on improving the biodiversity on your doorstep.
Ruth Oliver, Events Manager for Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales said, “We’re so excited to throw open the Museum doors again for live events as we relaunch our 'Lates' programme. It will be a chance for adults of all ages to let their hair down and enjoy all the fun things we have on offer. Come and check out the exhibition, meet our curators and celebrate the beauty and fragility of our natural world.”
Tickets for Lates: ANIMAL cost £15 and are available to purchase now from www.museum.wales/Lates
While Lates: ANIMAL will launch the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, the museum has announced an exciting programme of events to keep visitors of all ages inspired and entertained this summer to support the exhibition. These include:
- 12 May 2022: Museum Talks: Conserving the World’s Largest Leatherback Turtle Specimen – tickets available now, pay what you can
An online talk by one of National Museum Cardiff’s curators on caring for the world’s largest leatherback turtle specimen in the museum’s collection. The turtle was found washed up on a beach in north Wales in 1988 and is on display in the museum’s natural sciences gallery.
- 2 July 2022: National Meadows Day
An opportunity for the public to get involved with the museum’s Urban Meadow, with opportunities to make seed bombs, art and even yoga!
- 28 July 2022: Film Screening and Exhibition Viewing
The Wildlife Photographer Exhibition of the Year exhibition presents some uncomfortable truths about the climate emergency. This evening will be your chance to see the exhibition and watch a powerful and inspiring environmental film.
- 4 August 2022: In Conversation
This digital and live hybrid panel discussion will celebrate the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition whilst also holding space for discussions on topics highlighted by the exhibition on sustainability, the climate emergency and the impact on wildlife, the natural world and human life.
- 13-14 August 2022: Museum Sleepover: Natural World at Home
Experience a fun-filled night at the Museum from your own home, including competitions, cooking, crafts, and special guests. Over the past two years, Amgueddfa Cymru’s sleepovers have sold out – so do not hang around if you are looking for something to do with the children this summer!
The exhibition at National Museum Cardiff is generously supported by the Wales Rail Travel Supporter, Great Western Railways and is the only museum in the UK outside of London to display 100 spectacular backlit photographs.
General admission for the exhibition is £10, Concessions are priced at £7 and entry to the exhibition is free to those under 16 and to Amgueddfa Cymru Members. For more information, and to book tickets for the exhibition and the events, please go to www.museum.wales/WPY2022