Press Releases
Broadening Perspectives: new toolkit shares lessons from effort to diversify Wales’ museums and galleries
Arts Council of Wales and Amgueddfa Cymru have published a toolkit of reflections and learnings from a programme designed to bring about change in the range of voices processing and interpreting Wales’ history in museums and art galleries.
CT Scans Help Unlock 400-Year-Old Mystery
Experts from Amgueddfa Cymru and Cardiff University have used cutting-edge CT scanning technology to unlock a centuries-old combination lock recovered from one of Wales’ most remarkable maritime discoveries.
Fossil found on Lavernock beach helps solve a 200-year mystery
A fossil discovered on Lavernock Beach has helped researchers uncover new information about the fish that swam in the seas around Wales more than 200 million years ago.
Museum confirms programme to commemorate 60th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster
Ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster, Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales has confirmed a programme of activity at Big Pit National Coal Museum, St Fagans National Museum of History and online. The programme will bring together collections, community voices, oral histories, new learning resources, digital access and creative responses to support remembrance, deep reflection and a fuller understanding of the disaster and its lasting impact.
Roman sculpted stones said to be Wales’ earliest portraits displayed for the first time
Two Roman sculpted stone panels, likely to be the earliest known portraits in Wales, are on display for the first time at Amgueddfa Cymru.
National Wool Museum Weaves Together Tradition and Innovation in 50th Anniversary Year
As the National Wool Museum marks 50 years of educating and inspiring visitors, the combination of traditional craftsmanship, modern technology and contemporary art demonstrates how Wales' textile heritage continues to evolve while remaining firmly rooted in its past.