St Fagans: National History Museum
St Fagans: National History Museum
St Fagans
Cardiff
Vale of Glamorgan
CF5 6XB
Wales
Website
www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/stfagans
Telephone
(029) 2057 3500
Fax
(029) 2057 3490
One of Europe's biggest and most exciting open-air museums. Here you will find centuries of Welsh social history gathered together in 100 acres of beautiful countryside.
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
See website for details
Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Architecture, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Industry, Social History, World Cultures
Key artists and exhibits
- Highlights include St Fagans Castle, with its exquisitely restored rose garden, the Rhyd-y-car ironworkers' houses, each one furnished from a different period in history, and the 1950'5 pre-fab, the most recent addition to the site.
Sculpted Artworks Exhibition
- 2 June — 29 August 2014 *on now
Sculpted artworks by Danny May reflecting some of the rural industry buildings around the site. Sponsored by Arts Council Wales.
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/whatson/?event_id=7430
Fishing Weekend
- 26 — 27 July 2014 10am-5pm
From fly fishing to lave nets, pond dipping to how to cook fish, there's plenty to see at the Museum over this fishing weekend including world casting champion Hywel Morgan!
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/whatson/?site=stfagans
Nature Activities
- 5 — 6 August 2014 11am-1pm
- 12 — 13 August 2014 11am-1pm
- 19 — 20 August 2014 11am-1pm
- 26 — 27 August 2014 11am-1pm
Take a closer look at the wonderful variety of wildlife at St Fagans Museum. Throughout August there will be a range of activities, including trails, walks, talks and more! Find out which activities are available on the day of your visit at reception or daily on Twitter @Nature_StFagans.
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/whatson/?site=stfagans
Twilight Bat Walk
- 6 August 2014 8:30-10pm
- 13 August 2014 8:30-10pm
- 20 August 2014 8:30-10pm
- 27 August 2014 8:30-10pm
Join an exciting after-dark journey around the Museum to find bats. Wear sensible clothing and bring a torch and a flask – if you like.
Parking for this activity is free. Walk starts at the main entrance at the start time.
Duration: 1.5hrs
Suitable for ages 8 and above.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 14-15
- 18+
- 16-17
- 11-13
Admission
£4.00 per person.
Website
https://www.museumwales.ac.uk/whatson/?event_id=6556
Health and Healing: St Fagans Castle and the First World War
- 28 August 2014 2-4pm
Join one of our curators to discover the hidden history of St Fagans Castle during the First World War. Meet outside the Castle. The tour will run at 14:00 - 15:00 in English and 15:00 - 16:00 in Welsh.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Maximum 15 people. Booking essential.
Postcards, telegrams and letters: Communication during the First World War
- 18 September 2014 2-4pm
An opportunity to view the Museum's collection of First World War archives. You will be able to talk to the curator about what life was like during the First
World War and the importance of communication to friends and families of the soldiers at war. The tour will be held at 14:00 in English and at 15:00 in Welsh. Please note: this event will take place in the St Fagans Library, not in the main museum building.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Maximum 10 people. Booking essential.
First World War Digital Database Launch and Open Day
- 8 November 2014 11am-4pm
Celebrate the launch of the First World War digital database at St Fagans. Join curators to view some of the objects, archives and photographs featured in this new on-line resource. Please note: This event will take place in the Oakdale Workmen's Institute, not in the main Museum building.
Suitable for
- Any age
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