Museums and galleries

When it comes to historic museums and art galleries in Wales, you’re spoilt for choice. The diversity of the places and people waiting to inspire you ranges from tales of Roman invasion, works by award-winning contemporary craftspeople, iconic paintings and stories of the Industrial Revolution.

Exterior of National Museum Wales, Cardiff.

Discover our seven National Museums

For Welsh history and culture, our seven, free entry National Museums take some beating.

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Inner courtyard of castle with lawn.

Learn about the cultural landmarks from your sofa

Discover a wealth of Welsh heritage by visiting these historical sites virtually.

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Displays of artefacts at National Museum Wales.

Enjoy the exhibitions of Welsh museums from your sofa

Take in some wonderful Welsh art and culture by going on a virtual visit to these museums.

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A red locomotive inside the museum at Rhyl Miniature Railway.

Mad for museums in Wales

Wales has over 90 accredited museums, ranging from industrial heritage, to textiles and fine art.

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Money makes the world go round

Discover the history of coins and how they are made at the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant.

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External shot of an old stone farmhouse

Discover the people and local history of Wales

Explore the specialist museums across Wales which tell the tales of our people, places and history.

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A picture of Caerphilly Castle's central island from the North.

History in the making

Discover for yourself how to make history at one of Wales' brilliant living history museums.

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Exhibits at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

Discover our maritime and industrial history

Several Welsh museums tell the stories our shoreline communities and industrial heritage of Wales.

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family looking at painting in gallery.

Art galleries in Wales

Art galleries in Wales are packed with creative brilliance, both old and sparkling new.

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The National Library of Wales from the outside.

Discover the artists in Wales

Discover the art galleries in Wales exhibiting Welsh artists' paintings.

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child dressed in Roman custom.

Explore Caerleon's Roman heritage

There are more Roman legionary remains to see at Caerleon than anywhere else in Britain!

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