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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Address: Working St, The Hayes, Cardiff, UK CF10 1GG
Sitting in the heart of Cardiff City Centre is the Centre for Visual Arts, home of one of the British Isles' few interactive art galleries, the Fantasmic. With more than 100 separate interactive exhibits, the museum is a unique mix of fun and learning and offers something for everybody. There are two other smaller...
Museum Of Welsh Life At St. Fagans
Address: St. Fagans, Cardiff, UK CF5 6XB
The Museum of Welsh Life at St. Fagans is an open-air museum whose goal is to celebrate the culture and history of the Welsh people. Here, visitors are whisked back nearly 2,000 years to see a reconstructed Celtic settlement, then slowly walked through history to the present day and on to the still-in-progress "House...
National Museum and Gallery of Wales
Address: Cathays Park, Civic Centre, Cardiff, UK CF10 3NP
The National Museum and Gallery of Cardiff is one of the city's true gems. Visitors can enjoy exhibits ranging from art and archeology to the earth sciences. The art collection features an admirable collection of Impressionist work, including "La Parisienne" by Renoir, as well as traditional Welsh favorites such as...
Address: Stuart St, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BW
Located on Stuart Street, Techniquest is the UK's most visited science discovery centre. Containing more than 160 interactive exhibits, Techniquest offers a hands-on environment that is both fun and educational for people of all ages. In addition to two exhibition floors, visitors can enjoy presentations in the...
Address: Plymouth Rd, Penarth, UK CF64 3DM
In cooperation with the National Museums and Galleries of Wales, Turner House features temporary exhibitions of artwork on loan from the museums' vast collections. Located eight kilometers (five miles) south of Cardiff, the Turner House, which was established in 1888, offers visitors the chance to see special...
Welsh Industrial and Maritime Museum
Address: 126 Bute St, Bute Crescent, Cardiff, UK
Dedicated to highlighting Welsh industrial and maritime endeavors, this museum's exhibits range from those relating to Wale's coal mining history and the construction of the Welsh railway system to those focusing on various stages of the Welsh fishing and shipping industries. Located in the heart of the city's...
Welsh Regiment Military Museum at Cardiff Castle
Address: Castle St, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, UK CF10 2RB
If you are looking to learn a little about Welsh military history, try the Welsh Regiment Museum, located at history-laden Cardiff Castle. This museum was established to honor the accomplishments and services rendered by the 41st Foot, 69th Foot, and Royal Regiment of Wales. Between 1719 and 1969, Welsh regimental...
