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Before the Romans ever set foot in Caerleon the area was guarded by a hill fort full of fierce and warlike Celts. This Half Term, 24–28 October, you can come along to the Museum and find out some more about these people.

Rugby legend, Gareth Edwards and Welsh Assembly Government First Minister, Rt. Hon Rhodri Morgan will today (17 October) officially open the new National Waterfront Museum in Swansea.

THE countdown is on as the new National Waterfront Museum in Swansea gets ready to launch this year's Big Draw event on October 8.

Now in its sixth year, The Big Draw 2005 — is set to send a wave of creativity from Swansea and around the National Museums & Galleries of Wales sites.

Welsh artist Sue Williams is one of eight artists chosen for the Artes Mundi, Wales International Visual Art Prize, announced today (Wednesday September 28).

Cardiff based artist Sue Williams is the only artist from the UK chosen as part of the shortlist for the prestigious prize of £40,000. Sue Williams work is a passionate response to the human condition; exploring notions of gender, sexuality and notions of desire. Her work is in a number of public collections including the National Museums & Galleries of Wales, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Welsh Assembly Government and numerous and private collections throughout the UK and Europe.

To celebrate the opening of the National Waterfront Museum Swansea, the National Museum & Gallery showcases an art exhibition exploring the industries that shaped Wales.