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Amgueddfa Cymru acquires a collection of objects that showcase alternative Welsh music culture

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

Welsh music icon Rhys Mwyn has donated a number of objects to Amgueddfa Cymru, strengthening the museum’s collection of Welsh cultural life.

New photography exhibition by Clémentine Schneidermann and Charlotte James opens at National Museum Cardiff celebrating a decade of creativity in the south Wales valleys.

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:30:00 Z

Ffasiwn presents a collection of 56 photographs by French photographer Clémentine Schneidermann and Merthyr-born creative director Charlotte James. The exhibition celebrates ten years of It’s Called Ffasiwn, a project forged from a shared love of photography, fashion and creativity that is rooted in community.

Here comes the Sun - tickets available at sunrise for a spectacular summer at National Museum Cardiff

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:30:00 Z

Following the huge success of Museum of the Moon earlier this year, artist Luke Jerram returns to National Museum Cardiff with Helios, a striking seven‑metre‑wide illuminated sculpture of the Sun, created using detailed NASA imagery.

New photography exhibition by Clémentine Schneidermann and Charlotte James celebrates a decade of creativity in the south Wales valleys.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 Z

Ffasiwn presents photographs by French photographer Clémentine Schneidermann and Merthyr-born creative director Charlotte James. The exhibition celebrates ten years of It’s Called Ffasiwn, a project forged from a shared love of photography, fashion and creativity that is rooted in community.

Amgueddfa Cymru's museums ranked among Wales's most visited attractions

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:00 Z

Amgueddfa Cymru's museums have again proven popular with visitors, topping the list of the most visited attractions in Wales.

Celebrate St. David’s Day in true Welsh style with Museum Wales

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z

The daffodils are blooming, the cawl is in on the boil and now you’re looking for something spectacularly Welsh to do to celebrate Wales’s patron saint this March.

Rare Roman treasure found on dig in Ceredigion

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:25:00 Z

Two lead ingots found by metal detectorists in Ceredigion dating back almost 2000 years have been declared treasure.

Morrey Salmon collection available for everyone

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:04:00 Z

Amgueddfa Cymru digitise collection of some of Britain’s earliest bird photography by Harry Morrey Salmon which is now available to view and download.

Purr-fect activities launched at National Museum Cardiff over half term

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:15:00 Z

Visitors to National Museum Cardiff this half term will have the chance to learn more about Gwen John, her work, and her feline friend.

Amgueddfa Cymru to rehome underused railway rolling stock

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:40:00 Z

Amgueddfa Cymru is announcing that as part of its programme of active collection management some of its collection of railway rolling stock will be rehomed across the country.