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National Museum and Art Gallery

Cathays Park in the Civic Centre, Cardiff CF10 3NP, Wales (City Centre)
44 29 2039 7951
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Ranked #7 of 71 attractions in Cardiff
Type: Art Museums
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Owner description: This art museum contains a wonderful collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art; it also contains a gallery devoted to contemporary Welsh... more » Owner description: This art museum contains a wonderful collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art; it also contains a gallery devoted to contemporary Welsh artists. « less
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Bristol
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

This is a gem of a museum. the natural history exhibit charts the history of Cardiff from the formation of the first rocks with such creative attractions that I felt like a little kid again. they had a full scale 'Jurassic jungle' with huge trees and giant dragonfly, huge woolly mammoth, films, etc. There is a great contemporary art gallery... More

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Brecon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Set in a beautiful classical building in the heart of Cardiff this is a must see place for any visitor to Cardiff.It has a varied range of galleries and exhibitions covering history, geology, geography, the natural world , decorative arts , painting and much more. This is not a place to have a quick visit unless you want to explore... More

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Carlsile, uk
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Amazing collection of Art particulatly impressionistd. The central gallery is packed with Monet paintings including three waterlilies. There is also Rodin's famous sculpture - "the Kiss"., a van gogh and 7 paintings by Turner including the storm paintings. It is a collection to rival Museum D'Orsey in Paris, its free and surprisingly nobody seems aware that great masters of the... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Alot more than you might imagine. Top stuff from all spectrums of the art world. Big hitters and local artists.

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Well planned out exhibitions with plenty of staff on hand. Clean and tidy and very enjoyable experience..

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Well planned out museum, plenty of staff on hand to ask questions and easy to get around and look at the exibitions

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Let's put this into context ... my partner wouldn't call herself a philistine, but would readily admit that she doesn't get that enthusiastic about art galleries, so to see her rushing our of the welsh landscapes gallery almost pointing and shouting 'you've got to go in there' is one of those rare events. And, yes, the Lowry is superb and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

One day we visit National museum and art Gallery it was a superb day.its very huge Gallery and fully decorated.I am very inspired with art work.The guide was so nice friendly with smiling face.he help us alooot.But camera was not allowed there overall it was a nice day

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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42 attraction reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I only spent a short time here, as I was running out of time. but the natural history exhibition was excellent, well laid out. Iloved the garden birds exhibit, very well thought out. A lovely café and a restaurant on site. Lovely clean loos. Will definitely be back for a proper visit

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Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Interesting walk around the museum. Parts of it haven't changed since I first went as a kid. I go here a few times a year... usually to help pass time. Seems like a lot could be done to this museum to improve it.

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