Museums of Wales
National Roman Legion Museum
The Museum lies within the ruins of a Roman fortress which offer the only remains of a Roman Legionary barracks on view anywhere in Europe and the most complete amphitheatre in Britain. : National Roman Legion Museum
Address: High Street, Caerleon Group Contact Number: (029) 2057 3550
Group email: roman@museumwales.ac.uk Website: www.museum.wales/ roman
National Waterfront Museum
Located at the heart of Swansea's thriving marina, the Museum is housed in an original waterfront warehouse linked to a new, ultra-modern slate and glass building. The Museum explores the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the people and landscapes of Wales.
Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3RD
Group Contact Number: (029) 2057 3600
Group email: waterfront@museumwales.ac.uk Website: www.museum.wales/swansea
National Slate Museum:
Housed in the original quarry workshops, this Museum tells the story of life in Wales's slate communities when the Welsh slate industry 'roofed the world'. As well as the foundry, forges, sheds and the largest working waterwheel in the UK, skilled craftsmen give live demonstrations of the art of splitting and dressing slate by hand. Llanberis, Gwynedd
Group Contact Number: (029) 2057 3700
Group email: slate@museumwales.ac.uk
Website: www.museum.wales/slate
National Museum Cardiff
Located in the heart of the capital city of Wales, National Museum Cardiff is unique for its sheer range of arts and science displays including one of Europe’s finest collections of French Impressionist paintings. Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP
Group Contact Number: (029) 2057 3000
Group email: cardiff@museumwales.ac.uk
Website: www.museum.wales/cardiff
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Set in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Big Pit is a complete former working coal mine. This award-winning museum is one of only two sites in the UK where visitors can go underground in an original coal mine. : Blaenafon, Torfaen, NP4 9XP
Group Contact Number: (029) 2057 3650
Group email: bigpit@museumwales.ac.uk
Website: www.museum.wales/bigpit
National Wool Museum
Discover the spellbinding story of the Welsh woollen industry in this unique working museum located in the beautiful Teifi Valley. This gem of a museum is housed in the original Cambrian Mills, where industrial machinery and live weaving displays bring the process of 'fleece to fabric' to life. Dre-fach Felindre, near Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire SA44 5UP
Group Contact Number: (029) 2057 3650
Group email: wool@museumwales.ac.uk
Website: www.museum.wales/wool
St Fagans National Museum of History
Travel back in time to one of the world’s best open-air museums. St Fagans has moved over 50 historic buildings from all over Wales and re-built them at a beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Cardiff. Cardiff, CF6 6XB Group Contact Number: (029) 2057 3500
Group email: stfagans@museumwales.ac.uk
Website: www.museum.wales/stfagans
Amgueddfa Cymru
National Museum Wales Explore Wales' rich heritage, from art to natural history. Engaging exhibits and interactive displays offer a captivating learning experience.
Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP Telephone: 0300 111 2333
Email: information@museumwales.ac.uk Website: museum.wales
Group Discounts: Available for groups of 10 or more, contact for details.
Cardiff Story Museum
Immerse in Cardiff's vibrant history through interactive exhibits, from the coal industry to the capital city's transformation. The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1BH Telephone: 029 2034 6214
Email: cardiffstory@cardiff.gov.uk Website: cardiffmuseum.com
Group Discounts: Available for groups of 10 or more, contact for details.
Ceredigion Museum
Delve into Ceredigion's past with artifacts, exhibitions, and interactive displays. Learn about the area's cultural and archaeological heritage.
Terrace Rd, Aberystwyth, SY23 2AQ Telephone: 01970 633088
Email: museum@ceredigion.gov.uk Website: ceredigionmuseum.wales
Group Discounts: Available for groups, contact for details.
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Explore Merthyr Tydfil's history and art collection in a Victorian castle. Exhibitions, artifacts, and stunning parkland views await. Brecon Rd, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE Telephone: 01685 725258
Email: cyfarthfa@merthyr.gov.uk Website: cyfarthfa.com
Group Discounts: Available for groups, contact for details.
Firing Line Museum of The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh at Cardiff Castle
Immerse in military history through engaging exhibits, artifacts, and stories of The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh.
Cardiff Castle, Castle St, Cardiff, CF10 3RB Telephone: 029 2076 1256
Email: queensdragoonguards@cardiff.gov.uk Website: cardiffcastle.com/firing-line
Group Discounts: Available for groups of 15 or more, contact for details.
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Step into the 17th century at this living history museum. Experience life during the English Civil War through costumed interpreters.
Gelligaer Rd, Nelson, Treharris, CF46 6ER Telephone: 01443 412248
Email: llancaiachfawr@caerphilly.gov.uk Website: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/llancaiachfawr
Group Discounts: Available for groups of 20 or more, contact for details.
Monmouth Museum
Discover Monmouth's heritage through a variety of exhibits, including archaeology, art, and local history.
Monnow St, Monmouth, NP25 3DY Telephone: 01600 710630
Email: monmouthmuseum@monmouthshire.gov.uk Website: monmouthshire.gov.uk/monmouth-museum
Group Discounts: Available for groups, contact for details.
Museum of Cardiff
Explore the capital city's rich history through exhibitions, artifacts, and interactive displays. From industry to culture, Cardiff's story unfolds.
The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1BH Telephone: 029 2034 6214
Email: cardiffstory@cardiff.gov.uk Website: cardiffmuseum.com
Group Discounts: Available for groups of 10 or more, contact for details.
Newport Museum and Art Gallery
Discover Newport's history and cultural heritage through art, artifacts, and interactive displays. Educational and engaging for all ages.
John Frost Square, Newport, NP20 1PA Telephone: 01633 656656
Email: museum@newport.gov.uk Website: newport.gov.uk/museum
Group Discounts: Available for groups, contact for details.
Parc Howard Museum
Discover Llanelli's cultural and artistic heritage through art collections, interactive displays, and beautifully restored parkland surroundings.
Felinfoel Rd, Llanelli, SA15 3LJ Telephone: 01554 772029
Email: parchoward@llanelli-tc.gov.uk Website: llanelli-rural.gov.uk/parc-howard
Group Discounts: Available for groups, contact for details.
Pontypool Museum
Step into Pontypool's industrial past through exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays. Explore the town's history and cultural heritage.
Park Rd, Pontypool, NP4 6JH Telephone: 01495 752036
Email: pontypoolmuseum@hotmail.com Website: pontypoolmuseum.org.uk
Group Discounts: Available for groups, contact for details.
Radnorshire Museum
Explore the history and heritage of Radnorshire through engaging exhibits, artifacts, and displays. Educational and fascinating for all ages.
Temple St, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5DL Telephone: 01597 824513
Email: curator@powys.gov.uk Website: powys.gov.uk/radnorshiremuseum
Group Discounts: Available for groups, contact for details.
The Cardiff Story Museum
Immerse in Cardiff's vibrant history through interactive exhibits, from the coal industry to the capital city's transformation. The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1BH Telephone: 029 2034 6214
Email: cardiffstory@cardiff.gov.uk Website: cardiffmuseum.com
Group Discounts: Available for groups of 10 or more, contact for details.
Wrexham County Borough Museum & Archives
Delve into Wrexham's history through interactive exhibits and archives. Explore local heritage, art, and culture.
Regent St, Wrexham, LL11 1RB Telephone: 01978 297460
Email: museum@wrexham.gov.uk Website: wrexham.gov.uk/service/wrexham-county-borough-museum-archives
Group Discounts: Available for groups, contact for details.