Event: Site Talks and Tours

TICKETS

Thursday  26.5.2022

What's wood got to do with it?  

Join our former Carpenter at the museum, Peredur Hughes, on this fascinating talk and tour about the role wood played in the history of the museum.  

*please be aware that part of this tour is up a flight of stairs. If you have any questions, please email events@museumwales.ac.uk 

Time: 12-12:45, 2-2:45pm            Cost: Pay what you can          Bookable: Eventbrite         Suitability: Adults 

Friday 27.5.2022  

Unique Inclinations 

Come and see how the world's only working slate carrying incline works in this demonstration. 

*Please be aware that this talk takes place outside of the museum buildings. If you have any questions, please email events@museumwales.ac.uk 

Time: 2-2:30pm, 2:30-3pm    Cost: Pay what you can      Bookable: Eventbrite       Suitability: Adults 

Wonderful Waterwheels  

Discover how our ingenious waterwheels powered these workshops over the years! 

Time: 11:30-12pm, 3:30-4pm   Cost: Pay what you can    Bookable: Eventbrite       Suitability: Adults 

Sunday  29.5.2022 

5 Decades of Collecting - Live  

A lot is collected in 50 years! Museum Curator Cadi Iolen will identify one key object from each decade that helps to interpret the history of the slate industry. 

Time:   2-3pm        Cost: Pay what you can         Bookable: Eventbrite     Suitability: Adults

Tuesday  31.5.2022  

In Conversation with Dr Dafydd Roberts and Cadi Iolen  

Join former Museum Keeper Dr Dafydd Roberts as he chats with Cadi Iolen about his career and the role of the Museum in interpreting the history of the slate industry. 

Time:1-2pm, 3-4pm    Cost: Pay what you can    Bookable: Eventbrite    Suitability: Adults  

Parking: Standard parking charges apply for this event.

Refunds and Exchanges: It will not be possible to refund or exchange these tickets – by purchasing a ticket you agree to these terms and conditions. Tickets are available to purchase in advance via Eventbrite – any remaining spaces will be sold on the day on a first come first served basis.

Address: Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY

Tel Number: 03001112333

The safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is our priority. For the wellbeing of everyone we ask visitors to continue to wear face coverings during your visit, use the hand sanitiser stations and, where you can, maintain physical distancing. Welsh Government guidelines are different from those in England. Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Topic | GOV.WALES. 

Visiting the National Slate Museum | National Museum Wales

Play your part in Wales' story by becoming a member or donating today. Ways to Support Us | National Museum Wales