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Why not call into National Museum Cardiff to learn more about the Artes Mundi exhibition? There's fun filled sessions for the whole family looking at and creating works of art.

Animals is St Fagans National History Museum's main theme this half term. Come to the museum to take part in our storytelling and art workshops.

The National Waterfront Museum, Swansea will be looking at what lies at the bottom of the sea during the half term holiday. Join in the daily marine wildlife show to learn more about life in the Bristol Channel.

Big Pit, Blaenafon, offers an opportunity for kids to dress up as miners, create candles and have a whole lot of fun, next week – there's even a soft play area for the youngest visitors.

If you fancy dressing up as a Roman and practicing your javelin and sword skills, the National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon, is where you'll want to be heading while the kids are off school.

Dre-fach Felindre's National Wool Museum offers a more relaxing activity with its fantastic Family Trail. Try your hand at carding, spinning, weaving and sewing as you make your way around the museum.

And if it's model railways that gets you going, the National Slate Museum in Llanberis is the place for you. The annual Model Railway Show takes place at the Museum from 23-26 February.

Remember that we've also got fantastic shops in each of our museums. So if you're looking for a special something for someone – call in and see what's available.

Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales is the new name for the National Museums & Galleries of Wales, which operates seven national museums across Wales. These are National Museum Cardiff, St Fagans: National History Museum, National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon, Big Pit: National Coal Museum, Blaenafon, National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, National Slate Museum, Llanberis and the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

Entry to all the museums is free, thanks to the support of the Welsh Assembly Government.

Notes to Editors

For more details on this press release, contact Siân James, Corporate Communications Officer, Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales on 029 2057 3185