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Plans to secure future of National Museum Cardiff take a step forward
Design team appointed as options for potential redevelopment plans at the Museum are explored
Terry Higgins AIDS Memorial Quilt displayed in Wales for the first time
A quilt to remember Terry Higgins, the first named person in the UK to die of an AIDS-related illness, will be displayed in the Wales is… gallery at St Fagans National Museum of History from 29 January 2026.
Amgueddfa Cymru welcomes new collection in memory of former Director General
Amgueddfa Cymru has welcomed a new collection in memory of our former Director General, Colin Ford CBE HonFRPS who sadly died on Sunday, 21 December, at the age of 91.
That’s one small step for man, and an amazing visit to National Museum Cardiff
Cardiff is about to be over the moon as Luke Jerram’s spectacular Museum of the Moon lands at National Museum Cardiff this March.
Volunteer group donates cushions to hospital ward
A group of keen crafters who are also Craft Volunteers at the National Wool Museum in Dre-fach Felindre have donated the fruits of their labour to the Special Care Baby Unit in Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen.
Celebrating women in sport – a new display at St Fagans National Museum of History.
A new display celebrating the achievements of Welsh sportswomen has opened in the Life is…gallery at St Fagans National Museum of History.
National Waterfront Museum Sets the Stage for a Stunning Sea-Inspired Artwork with New Commission Winner.
The National Waterfront Museum is thrilled to announce that Jacqui Symons, an artist printmaker from Carmarthenshire has been selected as the winning artist for the open call art commission for the Weston Hall at the museum.
Chosen from a competitive field of 30 talented applicants, Jacqui Symonds impressed the panel with her bold vision, emotive storytelling and deep connection to coastal heritage.
Her commissioned work will become a striking new addition to the museum.
Major Gwen John Retrospective to open at National Museum Cardiff
Amgueddfa Cymru presents landmark exhibition to celebrate one of the greatest modern artists from Wales on the 150th anniversary of her birth
7 February – 28 June 2026
Tickets on sale from 18 November
‘Tom Bones’ unveiled as the winning name for National Museum Cardiff’s Mammoth
After a week of voting where over 18,000 people visited the Museum to cast their vote the winning name has now been confirmed
Amgueddfa Cymru acquires painting by the ‘master’ of still lifes
Morandi’s Still Life with Bottles now on display at National Museum Cardiff
National Slate Museum redevelopment reaches new milestone
What has happened at the National Slate Museum since temporarily closing one year ago?
Shortlist Announced for Major Welsh Art Commission at the National Waterfront Museum
EMBARGO: 00:01 25/10/2025
Amgueddfa Cymru is delighted to announce the shortlisted artists for its exciting new public art commission at the National Waterfront Museum, revealed today in celebration of International Artists Day.