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Historic Art Collections Learning: National Museum Cardiff

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This resource will support visits to the Historic Art Galleries at National Museum Cardiff and has been written to help teachers and other group leaders plan a successful visit. These galleries mostly show works of art from the 1500s to the 1900s. Each gallery has a theme and displays a range of work such as paintings, drawings and objects made from ceramic and silver.

Information

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Cathays Park, Cardiff
Open 10am–5pm Tuesday–Sunday (Galleries close at 4:45pm)

Learning department:
(029) 2057 3240

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