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Amgueddfa Cymru received the news of the additional funding at the 2016 People’s Postcode Lottery Charity Gala. The event, which took place on Thursday 28 January at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, was a celebration of the hard work achieved by charities supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

The event was attended by First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, TV presenter Fiona Philips and Dame Ellen MacArthur. Entertainment on the night was provided by popstar Dionne Bromfield.

The funding ensures the Museum can continue to offer a dynamic programme of events, activities and exhibitions at National Museum Wales museums for all visitors.

Thanks to vital funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery, 2016 is a big year for exhibitions and events at National Museum Cardiff. From Treasures: Adventure in Archaeology which features Indiana Jones’ hat, whip and jacket; to Wriggle - an exciting new family friendly exhibition looking at the importance of worms in the garden and on the seashore; and a special exhibition on Quentin Blake’s illustrations of Roald Dahl books to celebrate the centenary of the Welsh born author, funding from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery will be put to good use.

The brand new Treasures: Adventures in Archaeology, is on display at National Museum Cardiff until 30 October 2016. The exhibition features extraordinary gems from popular culture including crystal skulls and Inca Gold, alongside early finds such as Egyptian Mummies.

The People’s Postcode Lottery has generously supported Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales since 2013 and funding also enables the Museum to build on its work in providing visitors, particularly children and young people at risk of exclusion from formal education, with new skills, self-confidence and experiences that will raise their aspirations and help them seek further education and employment opportunities.

As well as supporting the exhibitions programme at National Museum Cardiff, a proportion of the People’s Postcode Lottery funding also supports the salaries of two apprentice stonemasons at St Fagans National History Museum. They are working with the Museum’s specialist builders to re-imagine a medieval Princes’ court based on Llys Rhosyr, an archaeological site on Anglesey.

As part of Treasures: Adventures in Archaeology, Amgueddfa Cymru will be working with a local Cardiff charity, ‘Action Caerau Ely, Getaway and CAER Heritage’ allowing people from the local community to curate their own display case to coincide with the exhibition. This will provide an opportunity for participants to increase learning skills, gain confidence and engage with their local museum in a way which they’ve never done before.

David Anderson, Director General. Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales said:

“The People’s Postcode Trust has generously supported Amgueddfa Cymru since 2013, allowing us to change, through culture, the way we engage with the people of Wales.

“I’d like to thank players of People’s Postcode Lottery – and especially those in Wales - for their continued generous support. The additional £25,000 awarded to us is invaluable. This vital funding ensures we can continue to offer a dynamic programme of events, activities and exhibitions such as Treasures: Adventures in Archaeology for all our visitors, and this at a time when public institutions are feeling the effects of austerity.

“With People’s Postcode Lottery support, we can continue to reach out to our visitors and the wider community, giving them an opportunity to learn about and get involved in their own culture and heritage.”

Clara Govier, Head of Charities at People’s Postcode Lottery, said: “As People’s Postcode Lottery continues to grow the amount that our players award to good causes continues to increase. We are very proud that our players can continue to support the development of these fantastic causes.”

This additional funding comes at a very exciting time for the charity lottery as they mark 10 years since the first ever draw. The last 10 years have created thousands of lucky winners but also have provided vital funding for numerous charities across Great Britain and internationally. A minimum of 27.5% is awarded to charities and good causes with over £99.6 million awarded to date.

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For more information and photographs please contact Lleucu Cooke on (029) 2057 3175 / lleucu.cooke@museumwales.ac.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales

The Treasures: Adventures in Archaeology exhibition is curated by Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales with support from Musée du Quai Branly, Manchester Museum, British Museum, Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives and Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. It is being supported financially by the Welsh Government.

There will be an admission fee for this exhibition. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the Museum on the day. Full price £7; concessions £5; and entry is free for those aged 16 and under. Please visit our website for more details (www.museumwales.ac.uk).

The exhibition will be open from 10am every day apart from Mondays (with the exception of Bank Holidays), with last admission at 4pm.

Entry to the Museum itself is free, thanks to the support of the Welsh Government.

Associated learning activities and events will also be developed by Amgueddfa Cymru, which will form part of the Museum’s broader programme to support the Welsh Government’s Fusion: Tackling Poverty through Culture initiative: http://gov.wales/docs/drah/publications/150521-fusion-en.pdf.

Visit Wales' themed years approach aims to provide a focus for investment, project development and marketing and in 2016 the focus will be on Year of Adventure. 2016 will build on a wave of exciting new openings and developments, and over 10 years of ongoing investment to make Wales one of the UK's leading adventure destinations. 

National Museum Cardiff’s exhibition and activity programme has been supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.

Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales operates seven museums across Wales including National Museum Cardiff, St Fagans National History Museum, the National Roman Legion Museum, Big Pit National Coal Museum, the National Wool Museum, the National Slate Museum and the National Waterfront Museum.

About People’s Postcode Lottery

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