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.

An industrial steam engine and wagon displayed in a window fronted museum.

Discover our seven National Museums

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

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boy wearing roman costume.

Explore Caerleon's Roman heritage

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

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Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

Art galleries in Wales

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

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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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A Royal Mint experience

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

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Discover the people and local history of Wales

Journey through Welsh history at the smaller, specialised museums across Wales.

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old red cottage.

History in the making

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

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Coal wagon displayed at a museum.

Discover our maritime and industrial heritage

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

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Exterior of a stone built gaol building.

Museums in North Wales

Enjoy a great day out discovering the history of North Wales at our fascinating museums.

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North Wales

A group of people looking round an open air museum with reconstructed farmhouses.

Cardiff museums: where to go and what to see

Explore Welsh culture and delve into our fascinating history at some of Cardiff’s fabulous museums.

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Take a virtual tour of Welsh cultural landmarks

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

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Displays of artefacts at National Museum Wales.

Enjoy virtual exhibitions from Welsh museums

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

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