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National Museum Cardiff

Situated in the heart of Cardiff's elegant civic centre, today the National Museum Cardiff houses Wales's national art, natural history, archaeology and geology

Situated in the heart of Cardiff’s elegant civic centre, today, the National Museum Cardiff houses Wales’s national art gallery, natural history, archaeology and geology collections, as well as major touring and temporary exhibitions. If you want to stand and stare, there’s plenty to please your eye – from Impressionist paintings to gigantic dinosaurs. For exploring, you can pick up a range of gallery trails to guide you around the Museum.

 


The Art collection at the new National Museum of Art, within the same building, is one of Europe’s finest. See five hundred years of magnificent paintings, drawings, sculptures, silver and ceramics from Wales and across the world, including one of Europe’s best collections of Impressionist works.

In the Natural History galleries, make sure you visit the new Marine gallery, where you can see the world's largest Leatherback Turtle and the huge skeleton of a Humpback Whale. In the Evolution of Wales gallery, find out more about the Big Bang 4600 million years ago and how our planet was formed. 

National Museum Cardiff Parking

Pay and display and Blue Badge parking is available around Museum Wales. Found a short walking distance from the Cardiff Bus network and Cardiff Queen Street train station.

National Museum Cardiff Opening Times

Tuesday to Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm

Open Bank Holiday Mondays

Cardiff Museum Entrance Fee

Free entry

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Hotel near National Museum Cardiff


Family Friendly Hotel in Cardiff

It is incredibly easy to get to The National Museum Wales from Future Inns:

  • It is a 9-minute taxi ride from Future Inn Cardiff to the city centre. If you prefer to drive, there is pay-and-display parking outside.
  • Cardiff Bay train station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. It takes you to Cardiff Queen Street station, which is followed by a 10-minute walk to the museum.
  • Several buses go into the city centre from County Hall, across the road from the hotel, or from the Wales Millennium Centre
  • The Aquabus (water taxi) runs hourly from Cardiff Bay between 10:30 and 1630 and stops in Bute Park, a short walk from the museum. Weather permitting, the journey takes about 25 minutes.
  • Did you know Future Inns is a cycle-friendly hotel? It takes 13 minutes by bike. Bike racks are found throughout the city centre.
  • It would take approximately 37 minutes to walk.

Future Inn Cardiff is a modern and comfortable hotel in the heart of Cardiff Bay, one of the city's most vibrant areas. It is close to the popular family-friendly attractions. The hotel's spacious and airy bedrooms, accommodating up to four guests, are perfect for families. Each room has free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and a desk and workspace, providing entertainment and comfort for everyone. Added touches like a laptop safe, complimentary robe and slippers, and home-away-from-home services - such as a guest laundry room, ice buckets, and tea and coffee-making facilities to enhance the convenience of your stay. Families will particularly appreciate the free parking, a rare perk in such a central location, as well as the availability of electric car charging.

 

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Reservations can be made on our website or by contacting the Reservations Team on 02920 487111 or reservations.cardiff@futureinns.co.uk.

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Future Club Rewards

For additional benefits, you can join the Future Inns hotel loyalty program. Alongside a member's discount rate, for every £1 you spend on accommodation, you earn 1 reward point. You also get a complimentary drink voucher to redeem in the bar when you dine. Plus, you get double points when you eat in the restaurant. Points collected can then be used to upgrade your bedroom to a suite or a free night's stay. It's also completely free to join!


Family Friendly Restaurant in Cardiff

 

Thomas Restaurant is a vibrant dining venue in the heart of Cardiff Bay that offers a memorable culinary experience. Known for serving locally sourced produce, the menu showcases a delightful range of British and Welsh dishes, ensuring that diners can enjoy an authentic taste of the region. From hearty breakfasts to leisurely lunches and indulgent dinners, it is ideal for both hotel guests and locals alike.

Additionally, the restaurant features an inviting bar area, perfect for enjoying a drink. In the summer months, take advantage of the outdoor terrace. A large selection of drinks is also available, including popular local brands Brains beers, Penderyn whiskey and vodka, Benjamin Hall gins, and Cariad wines. Naturally, there's a good choice of soft drinks, including refreshing fruit juices, tea, coffee, and mocktails.

Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Reservations can be made on 02920 487111 or thomas@futureinns.co.uk, or online:

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