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A Local’s Favorite Museums in Wales

Updated February 2, 2026
Ruthie Walters
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The facade of the National Museum Cardiff

We have a lot of great and interesting museums, from Big Pit National Coal Museum in a former coal mine to the Museum of Modern Art Machynlleth in a former Chapel. As a Wales local, I’m going to share my 12 favorite museums with you. I’ll include the top spots as well as a few local favourites. Leave a comment at the end to let me know your favourite museums in Wales, and make sure to bookmark my guide to the best attractions in Wales while you’re here!

12 Best Museums in Wales St Fagans National Museum of History Step back in time in this open-air museum with over 40 buildings from across Wales.  Ruthie strolling outside St Fagans Castle 📍 Google Maps | Museum Website | 🎫 Cost: Free, Donations accepted | 🕕 Hours: 10 am - 5 pm Daily S...

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Ruthie is a freelance writer from Cardiff. She is passionate about sharing travel tips for Wales and is always excited to discover new Welsh destinations. When not exploring her home nation, she can be found in far-flung corners of Europe, or farther afield. Ruthie has a background in languages, communications and campaigning. She’s now pursuing her love of writing and writes about travel and other topics on her site Thought Bubbles.