National Museum Cardiff
Cardiff, Glamorgan and Cardiff
About National Museum Cardiff
There's plenty for families and children at the National Museum in Cardiff, whenever you visit and whatever your interests.
A firm family favourite is our Evolution of Wales gallery where you can journey millions of years through time and come face to face with dinosaurs and giant mammals like the Woolly Mammoth.
The Natural History galleries take you on a tour of wildlife in Wales through woodlands and to the seashore. See the giant basking shark, a hump-backed whale skeleton, plus and the world's largest leatherback turtle!
The Art galleries are home to amazing paintings, drawings and sculpture from the last 500 years including Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso. Remember to collect an activity booklet to help you explore the collections.
Origins is The Archaeology gallery and houses objects from the very earliest humans, 230,000 years ago. You can find out what life in Wales was like in the Stone Age, through Roman times and up to the Middle Ages.
And don't miss the Clore Discovery Centre where you can discover and handle hundreds of objects. Investigate bronze age weapons, dinosaur bones, tropical insects, or ceramics: whatever takes your interest! Use microscopes and magnifiers to get the big picture, and if you're a budding scientist or have a treasure at home, bring in your mystery objects and we'll help you identify them.
Also look out for family trails and activity sheets to help you explore the galleries.
Enjoy 500 years of awesome art in the national collection
World-class art and natural history in Wales’s capital city.
Get up close to leading Welsh artists like Richard Wilson, Thomas Jones
and Augustus and Gwen John, plus famous international artists such as Monet, Rodin and Van Gogh.
See real meteorites, moon rock, dinosaurs and woolly mammoths!
Take a journey through space and time in the Evolution of Wales gallery
From meteorites to Monet, you’re sure to find inspiration
Say hello to our giant basking shark, a humpback whale and the world’s largest leatherback turtle. Our natural history galleries are teeming with animals, birds and insects from Wales and beyond.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
ATM
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 Closed 24th - 26th December & 1st January
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : Free
- Adult (17-18+) : Free
Admission is free, however a charge may apply for some
exhibitions.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Most dietary requirements can be catered for, please ask our staff for more information on the day.
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Public Transport
Contact Details
Transport Information
The nearest train stations to the museum are Cathays, Cardiff Queen Street, and Cardiff Central.
You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.
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