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National Museum

Bringing Art to Life

Cathays Park
Cardiff,
CF10

Neighborhood: Cathays

Phone: +44 29 2039 7951
Fax: +44 29 2057 3321
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Wales' premier museum is an impressive, white stone building, housing a number of separate exhibition rooms and art galleries. The central exhibition is the multimedia "Evolution of Wales," which documents the history of Wales. The galleries include works by some of the world's most famous impressionist painters, as well as displays by Welsh artists. There are sections on natural history, Celtic art and archaeology, while the new Glanely Gallery offers activities, talks and a hands-on exhibition for all ages. Admission is free.

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Associated Events
Origins – In Search of Early Wales
Dec 8th, 2007 to Feb 26th, 2010
At the National Cardiff Museum, take a journey and get to know about the origins of early Wales. A guided tour titled, 'Origins – in search of Early Wales' held here helps in understanding the same. The tour is held every week beginning at 2:30pm. For more information kindly check the website.

Darwin: A Revolutionary Scientist
Feb 7th, 2009 to Jan 9th, 2010
Known as the 'Father of biology', Charles Darwin was a naturalist who developed the 'Theory of Evolution'. The exhibit, Darwin: A Revolutionary Scientist held at the National Museum Cardiff, takes a peek at his life and times through the eye of his contemporaries. The exhibit also presents artifacts of his works on natural sciences and establish his theory. However the main aim of the exhibit is to bring to light that Evolution is not theory but a practical phenomenon.

Archaeology & Numismatics Collection
Jul 28th, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Archaeology & Numismatics Collection at the National Museum Cardiff documents the history of Wales like no other. Through the exhibit one can see a history of 250,000 years pass by in a couple of hours. Be it remains from the stone age era or the remains of political wars, everything that Wales has lived with, is here. There couldn't be a better place to know Wales, better!

Art Collection
Jul 28th, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Housed in the National Museum Cardiff, the Art collection is a delight for all art enthusiasts. The exhibit features art trends in Wales since the 16th century and also presents some of the brilliant works dating back to the same era. The collection presents works of other European artist who are from a diverse social set. All in all an eclectic collection.

Biodiversity and Systematic Biology Collection
Jul 28th, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009

The Biodiversity and Systematic Biology Collection at the National Museum Cardiff helps understand life around us. The exhibit gives us insight into the ecosystem which we depend on. Through the exhibit one can also understand the ecological interaction between all living beings. A must visit for the ones who love nature and also for those who would love to get a little knowledgeable on the topic.




Geology Collection
Jul 28th, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
At the National Museum Cardiff, you are welcomed to the world of minerals, rocks and fossils at their Geology Collection. The vast collection includes artifacts from the Paleontological, Petrological and Mineralogical collections. The exhibit aims at simplifying the Geology of Wales and its movement to the present location.

Y Gwyliau: Christmas Nights
Dec 9th, 2009 to Dec 11th, 2009
The official erection and lighting of the Christmas tree at the open-air National Museum at St. Fagans is one of the highlights of the year and always draws huge crowds. Many of the museum's houses and buildings are decked out in the style of a Victorian Christmas: there are brass bands, carol singing, a craft fair, mince pies, mulled wine and much more in the way of entertainment. Bring the whole family along and get into the spirit of Christmas Past. 

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