
Last Updated: February 2, 2025
The National Museum Cardiff has temporarily closed its doors “until further notice” due to urgent health and safety concerns requiring immediate maintenance work.
The museum’s leadership made the decision to protect visitors, staff and its priceless collections, which include works by Monet and Van Gogh.
“The safety and well-being of our visitors, staff, and the preservation of our collections will always remain our top priority which is why we have taken this short-term measure to close the museum,” Amgueddfa Cymru stated.
Ticket holders arrived on Sunday to find the museum unexpectedly closed. One visitor shared: “Been sitting on the steps outside for 10 minutes or so and quite a few people are walking up to the doors, reading the sign saying it’s closed, then walking away disappointed.”
The closure follows previous challenges, including major flooding in December. Museum Chief Executive Jane Richardson had earlier revealed: “When we are expecting a storm or heavy rain, we have to put the staff on standby so they can come into the building in the middle of the night to take paintings off the wall.”
Updates on the reopening will be shared via the museum’s website and social media channels. 🎨