Press Releases

Today (5 October 2021) Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales has announced two new artist commissions which will reframe the legacy of Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton (1758-1815). The museum hopes that the new commissions will amplify the voices of those originally neglected in the telling of Picton’s story, or those whose lives are most affected by its legacy today. When complete, the new commissions will become a part of Wales’ national collection.

Two medieval silver brooch finds declared treasure

A new exhibition opening at St Fagans this weekend features stories of how the Windrush Generation Cymru made their homes in Wales. Windrush Cymru – Our Voices, Our Stories, Our History  will be on display at St Fagans from 2 to 31 October 2021 before touring to  further national museums across Wales until March 2022.

Two important artworks by Portugese-born artist Paula Rego (b.1935) will go on display at National Museum Cardiff from 2 September 2021. The works have been acquired by the Derek Williams Trust for their collection in partnership with Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales.

Medieval coin association and post-medieval gold ring declared treasure

From 20 September 2021, £50,000 will be made available for small and medium sized businesses in the creative sector in Wales, thanks to a new partnership between Clwstwr and Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales.