What's On

Exhibitions

Standing on top of a quarry looking out over a blanket of clouds, there's a mountain in the background appearing through the clouds.

Exhibition: SLATE: A DIFFERENT VIEW!

National Slate Museum
18 May 2023 – 3 March 2024
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Exhibition: Lily’s Fossil Footprint

National Museum Cardiff
Suitability: Families
Cost: Free
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Exhibition: The Fossil Swamp

National Museum Cardiff
18 May 2019 – 2 March 2025
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Exhibition: Wales is...Proud

St Fagans National Museum of History
15 July 2022 – 31 December 2023
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Reframing Pictorn

Exhibition: Reframing Picton

National Museum Cardiff
1 August 2022 – 12 January 2025
The exhibition will be open until 9pm on 6 April, 4 May and 1 June
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Portrait of Terrence Higgins made out of red and green heart shaped stamp

Exhibition: Wales is... remembering Terrence Higgins

St Fagans National Museum of History
1 December 2022 – 31 December 2023
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Édouard Manet's portrait of Jules Dejouy.

Exhibition: Revealing Édouard Manet’s Portrait of Monsieur Jules Dejouy

National Museum Cardiff
17 January 2023 – 1 January 2025
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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George Cross Medal

Exhibition: Wales is... grateful for its NHS

St Fagans National Museum of History
3 March 2023 – 5 March 2024
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Aberfan Coal Slip Disaster. Two surviving children stand at the top of the hill overlooking the miners digging to find children still buried in the slag.

Exhibition: Art 100

National Museum Cardiff
From 8 August 2023
10am – 5pm Tuesday – Sunday
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Exhibition: Railways United

National Waterfront Museum
26 August 2023 – 25 February 2024
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Artes Mundi logo in white text on a yellow background

Exhibition: Artes Mundi 10

National Museum Cardiff
20 October 2023 – 25 February 2024
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Exhibition: Blaenavon - A Townscape Celebration

Big Pit National Coal Museum
20 October 2023 – 1 March 2024
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Exhibition: Swansea Community Flavours

National Waterfront Museum
21 October 2023 – 7 January 2024
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Exhibition: The Great Welsh Road Trip

National Waterfront Museum
25 November 2023 – 11 May 2024
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Events and Talks

A young woman looking at the dinosaur collection

Event: Extra Time at National Museum Cardiff

National Museum Cardiff
First Thursday of each month - click for all dates
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Text saying 'Your story. Your museum'

Digital Event: Open Meeting of the Board of Trustees

23 March–14 December 2023
10.30am - 1pm
Suitability: Adults
Cost: Free
Booking: Please register your attendance by e-mailing Board@museumwales.ac.uk by 5pm of the Monday before the meeting.
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Event: Demonstrations

National Slate Museum
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Festive Afternoon Tea

Big Pit National Coal Museum
4–6 & 11–13 December 2023
2pm
Suitability: All
Cost: £14.50 per person
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Event: Festive Sunday Lunch

National Museum Cardiff
3, 10 & 17 December 2023
12:00; 1pm or 2pm
Suitability: All
Cost: £20.00 per person
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Event: Festive Afternoon Tea

National Wool Museum
6, 8, 13, 15–16 & 20 December 2023
2pm
Suitability: All
Cost: £12.50
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Event: Extra Time at the National Waterfront Museum

National Waterfront Museum
2 November, 7 December 2023, 4 January & 1 February 2024
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Quiet Hour at the Museum

National Waterfront Museum
12 November, 17 December 2023, 14 January, 18 February & 17 March 2024
3-4pm
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Come to Sing!

National Waterfront Museum
21 October, 18 November & 16 December 2023
11am
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Festive Afternoon Tea

National Slate Museum
1, 8, 15 & 22 December 2023
2pm
Suitability: All
Cost: £15.00 per person
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Event: Festive Afternoon Tea

National Waterfront Museum
1, 8, 15 & 22 December 2023
2pm
Suitability: All
Cost: £15.00 per person
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Christmas 2023 programme - Father Christmas and Friends

Event: Father Christmas and Friends at St Fagans

St Fagans National Museum of History
Fully booked
2–3, 9–10 & 16–17 December 2023
10am-6pm
Suitability: 3+
Cost: £14
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Event: St Fagans Ghost Tours

St Fagans National Museum of History
Fully booked
6–8 & 15 December 2023
Suitability: 12+
Cost: £18.50
Booking: www.darkwalestours.co.uk
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Event: St Fagans Sketching Group

St Fagans National Museum of History
8 December 2023, 12 January, 9 February & 8 March 2024
10.30am-12pm
Suitability: Adults
Cost: Free
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Event: Saturnalia

National Roman Legion Museum
9 December 2023
11am-4pm
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Carol Singing in the Longyard

National Wool Museum
9 December 2023
2pm
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Silent Disco

National Museum Cardiff
Saturday night, 9 December 2023
6pm - Midnight
Suitability: All
Cost: Family Event: £8/£10 | Adults only Event: £20/£22
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Event: Winter Vintage and Makers Market

National Waterfront Museum
9 & 10 December 2023
10am - 4pm
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Christmas Makers Market

St Fagans National Museum of History
9 & 10 December 2023
10am - 5pm
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Cuppa and a Paper

National Wool Museum
15, 29 November & 13 December 2023
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Christmas 2023 programme - Carols in the Chapel

Event: Carols in the Chapel

St Fagans National Museum of History
9–10 & 16–17 December 2023
11am-4pm
Suitability: All
Cost: £6
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Event: Welsh Story and Rhyme with Cymraeg i Blant

National Wool Museum
13th of February 2024
10.30am
Suitability: Pre-School
Cost: Free
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Event: Fun Crafts with Menter Gorllewin Sir Gâr

National Wool Museum
16th of February 2024
10.30am-12.30pm
Suitability: Primary
Cost: Free
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Event: Welsh Story and Rhyme with Cymraeg i Blant

National Wool Museum
16th January, 20th of February, 12th of March 2024
1.30pm
Suitability: Pre-School
Cost: Free
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Event: Story and Rhyme with Menter Gorllewin Sir Gâr

National Wool Museum
25th of January, 29th of February, 21st of March 2024
1.30pm
Suitability: Pre-School
Cost: Free
Booking: To register, e-mail nia@mgsg.cymru
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Event: Festive Sunday Lunch

St Fagans National Museum of History
10 & 17 December 2023
12pm, 1pm or 2pm
Suitability: All
Cost: £20.00 per person
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St Fagans Castle

Event: St Fagans Castle Ghost Tours

St Fagans National Museum of History
Fully booked
14 December 2023
Suitability: 12+
Cost: £18.50
Booking: www.darkwalestours.co.uk
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A Christmas wreath on a wooden door

Event: Audio Described Tours: Winter Traditions at St Fagans

St Fagans National Museum of History
14 December 2023
11am
Suitability: Adults
Cost: Free
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Event: Storytime with Santa

Big Pit National Coal Museum
16 & 17 December 2023
10:45 - 16:30
Suitability: Families
Cost: 8.50
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Event: Christmas Craft Market

Big Pit National Coal Museum
16 & 17 December 2023
10:30 - 3pm
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Christmas 2023 programme - Mari Lwyd

Event: Christmas Traditions: The Mari Lwyd Performances

St Fagans National Museum of History
16 & 17 December 2023
11am & 2pm (Sat) / 1pm & 3pm (Sun)
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Festive Afternoon Tea

St Fagans National Museum of History
16–17 December 2023
11am, 12:30pm or 2pm
Suitability: All
Cost: £25.00 per person
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Event: St Fagans Ghost Tours

St Fagans National Museum of History
Fully booked
5–26 January 2024
7pm
Suitability: 12+
Cost: £20
Booking: www.darkwalestours.co.uk
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image: Blacksmith at National Slate Museum

Course: Introduction to Blacksmithing

National Slate Museum
7 January, 4 February & 6 March 2024
10:00-3pm
Suitability: 18+
Cost: £150 | £125 concessions
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St Fagans Castle

Event: St Fagans Castle Ghost Tours

St Fagans National Museum of History
Fully booked
11 January 2024
7pm
Suitability: 12+
Cost: £20
Booking: www.darkwalestours.co.uk
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A basking shark hanging from the ceiling in a museum.

Event: Audio Described Tours: Wildlife in Wales

National Museum Cardiff
18 January 2024
Suitability: Adults
Cost: Free
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Event: St Fagans Ghost Tours

St Fagans National Museum of History
Fully booked
2–29 February 2024
Suitability: 12+
Cost: £20
Booking: www.darkwalestours.co.uk
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Course: Rush Mat Weaving Course

St Fagans National Museum of History
3 February 2024
10.30am-4pm
Suitability: 16+*
Cost: £85 | £70 concession
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Images of Somalilander Seamen - Horn Development Association

Digital Event: Museum Talks ONLINE: Black History is Welsh History

8 February 2024
6pm
Suitability: Adults
Cost: Pay What You Can
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Event: Year of the Dragon Celebration!

National Waterfront Museum
11 February 2024
11am-4pm
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Valentines Paint Along

National Waterfront Museum
14 February 2024
7pm
Suitability: Adults
Cost: £25 pp, or two for £45
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Event: After Dark: Science on Show

National Museum Cardiff
14 February 2024
6-9pm
Suitability: 3+
Cost: Free
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Spring time at St Fagans with bare trees in the background and bright yellow daffodils in the foreground.

Event: Audio Described Tours: Spring at St Fagans Mindful Nature Walk

St Fagans National Museum of History
22 February 2024
Suitability: Adults
Cost: Free
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St Fagans Castle

Event: St Fagans Castle Ghost Tours

St Fagans National Museum of History
Fully booked
28 February 2024
7pm
Suitability: 12+
Cost: £20
Booking: www.darkwalestours.co.uk
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Willow Garden Trug Basket

Course: Beginners Basketmaking: Willow Garden Trug

St Fagans National Museum of History
2 March 2024
10:30 - 4pm
Suitability: 16+*
Cost: £85 | £70 Concession
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Image: Spoon carving course at St Fagans National Museum of History

Course: Spoon Carving Course

St Fagans National Museum of History
Fully booked
2 March 2024
10:30 - 4pm
Suitability: 16+*
Cost: £65 | Concession £55
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Lambcam

Course: Lambing Day Courses

St Fagans National Museum of History
4, 8, 11 & 13 March 2024
8:30am - 4pm
Suitability: 16+*
Cost: £150 | £120 Concession
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Event: St Fagans Ghost Tours

St Fagans National Museum of History
7–22 March 2024
7pm
Suitability: 12+
Cost: £20
Booking: www.darkwalestours.co.uk
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Event: Paint Along for Mother's Day

National Waterfront Museum
8 March 2024
7pm
Suitability: Adults
Cost: £25 pp, or two for £45
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Image: Leatherwork course at St Fagans

Course: Introduction to Leatherwork

St Fagans National Museum of History
9–10 March 2024
10:30am - 4pm
Suitability: 16+*
Cost: £85 |£70 Concession
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Course: Half Day Courses: Introduction to Blacksmithing

Big Pit National Coal Museum
11, 13 & 15 March 2024
10 - 12 OR 1 - 3
Suitability: 18+
Cost: £75 | £60 concession
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St Fagans Castle

Event: St Fagans Castle Ghost Tours

St Fagans National Museum of History
14–21 March 2024
7pm
Suitability: 12+
Cost: £20
Booking: www.darkwalestours.co.uk
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A family looking at a dinosaur skeleton in a gallery.

Event: Audio Described Tours: Meet the Dinosaurs

National Museum Cardiff
21 March 2024
Suitability: All
Cost: Free
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Event: Museum Sleepover: Dinos

National Museum Cardiff
23 March - 24 March 2024
5.30pm - 9.15am
Suitability: Families. Children 6 - 12 years old
Cost: £70 / £75 / £95
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Digital Events

Open Meeting of the Board of Trustees

23 March–14 December 2023, 10.30am - 1pm

Museum Talks ONLINE: Black History is Welsh History

8 February 2024, 6pm