St Fagans National Museum of History

Museum Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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What to expect

St Fagans National Museum of History is an open-air museum showcasing the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. The museum features over 50 historic buildings from all over Wales, including a Victorian school, a medieval church, and a Workmen's Institute. Visitors can explore the stories of the people of Wales and take a walk through history, with hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. The museum also features a working farm, a bakery, and a flour mill, where visitors can see traditional crafts and skills in action. The museum is set in the grounds of St Fagans Castle, a late 16th-century manor house, and offers a play area for children and a restaurant and café for refreshments. Dogs are welcome in the outside areas of the museum, and the museum is accessible for visitors with disabilities

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the museum, which contains more than forty buildings that depict Welsh life and architecture throughout the ages

Highlights: The kids loved peering into the old buildings, enjoying the open spaces and even saying hi to the resident farm animals ✨