Museum of Cardiff
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A Hidden Gem: Discovering Cardiff's Rich History! I recently visited the Museum of Cardiff, and it was an absolute delight! Tucked away in the heart of the city, this museum is a treasure trove of Cardiff's fascinating history and culture. Impressive Exhibits: - Interactive displays showcasing Cardiff's transformation from a small market town to a vibrant capital city - Intriguing artifacts revealing the city's industrial, maritime, and cultural heritage - Captivating stories of Cardiff's people, from ordinary citizens to notable figures Standout Features: - Friendly and knowledgeable staff happy to share insights and anecdotes - Well-designed exhibits making history accessible and engaging for all ages - Free admission, making it an inclusive destination for everyone Highlights: - The stunning Victorian-era gallery - The poignant World War I and II exhibits - The recreated 19th-century Cardiff street Tips: - Plan at least 2 hours to fully appreciate the exhibits - Check the museum's event calendar for workshops, talks, and temporary exhibitions - Combine your visit with exploring the adjacent Cardiff Castle and Bute Park Overall, the Museum of Cardiff is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, culture, or simply discovering the soul of this amazing city. Rating Breakdown: - Exhibits: 5/5 - Staff: 5/5 - Accessibility: 5/5 - Value: 5/5 Would I Return? Absolutely!
Samuel UdoSamuel Udo
10
I'm really glad that this museum is free to the public, as I was incredibly disappointed in it. When a museum is dedicated to the city it sits in, I expect it to actually show it off and show it off. Instead, the ground floor has giant displays for protests against American politics and other alt-left viewpoints that have nothing to do with the history of Cardiff itself. Instead of bashing Trump and anyone that doesn't agree with your female curators, maybe strive to have cool exhibits that get tourist to ignore all the issues with Cardiff, like the homeless camp setup on the museum doorstep. Also, the displays are incredibly boring, with chunks of glass slag and teapots offering their view of "Cardiff's history." If you're wanting to see the history of Cardiff, go a few blocks down to the amazing Castle and subsequent museum instead of this politically motivated showboat.
Steven MeyerSteven Meyer
80
An award-winning museum in the heart of the city. The Cardiff museum tells the story of Cardiff through the words and objects of its citizens. The history of Cardiff from the world's first record shop through migration stories and social justice campaigns. There are events for toddlers- look for Dinky Dragons adverts as well as other events. You can also visit the beautiful tiled corridor restored with money from the lottery. The Museum has won many awards since its establishment a little over a decade ago. Sadly the temporary exhibition space was taken away and no cafe but it is fully accessible with accessible toilets. It's free to all. Please enjoy it now as Cardiff city council seem to be planning on closing it. So if it's gone you may not see a museum of Cardiff for a generation.
Jane HendersonJane Henderson
50
I’d like to say thank you for wonderful time and excellence services from staff members at Museum of Cardiff. I went there on last Thursday. I really enjoyed learning about Cardiff. The staff gave me such a great explanation and experience. They also recommended other places and talked with me like we’d known each others for ages! Kind of cool! I spent around 3 hrs there. If anyone go to Cardiff, this museum is good place to go and learn about Cardiff! “The staff members fulfilled my solo trip with kindness and five stars of service-minded !”
Pim ColourfulPim Colourful
10
We really enjoyed our visit to the Cardiff Story Museum today. It’s great that this is free to visit. It was interesting to learn about Cardiff’s history and the tiled corridor was stunning. There’s some great exhibits and activities for children. The townhouse with the different lit-up rooms, build your own Cardiff and the toy trains downstairs were enjoyed! The staff are friendly and welcoming and gave us an activity sheet we could complete together as we went around. If you’re in town, this is worth a visit.
Victoria SVictoria S
20
Came here in the morning at around 10 am just to explore around. Some of the museum was closed off for a new exhibition, but majority of it was open for me and my bf to look around. We really enjoyed looking at the old images from the Valleys as well as the Dinosaur exhibition. At the end we both paid a small donation to see the Selfie exhibition which was showcasing self portraits from Artists. I was amazed to see that they had Van Gogh’s portrait there. I would definitely come again, when I visit Cardiff.
Jacob BrownJacob Brown
10
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The Old Library, The Hayes, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 1BH, United Kingdom
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+44 29 2034 6214
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Website
cardiffmuseum.com
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4.4
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attractions: Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium, National Museum Cardiff, Bute Park, The Cardiff Market, Cardiff Market, Treetop Adventure Golf, John Lewis & Partners, Alexandra Gardens, Cardiff University, restaurants: Turtle Bay Cardiff, The Prince of Wales - JD Wetherspoon, Miller & Carter The Hayes, Viva Brazil Cardiff, Chopstix - Cardiff, The Great Western - JD Wetherspoon, The Gatekeeper, The Live Lounge Cardiff, Tiny Rebel Cardiff, The Central Bar - JD Wetherspoon

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