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CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales

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CyMAL helps to promote and protect the culture and heritage of Wales by supporting museums, archives and libraries.

Museums, archives and libraries protect, conserve and promote the culture and heritage of Wales. They are places of enjoyment and learning for all. We want every-one to be able to access their services 

What does CyMAL do?

  • Provide advice and support to local museums, archives and libraries in Wales
  • Support and develop professional standards, expertise and skills
  • Manage grant schemes for museums, archives and libraries, and provide advice on other sources of funding
  • Develop research and baseline information across the sector
  • Is the Sponsorship Division for the National Library of Wales and Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
  • Advise the Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage policy matters, and on the Government Indemnity Scheme and Acceptance in Lieu.

How can we help your organisation?

Many of our staff have specialist experience of working in museums, archives and libraries. We can provide professional advice on a wide range of topics. Use the details on our Contact Us page to get in touch.

You can find resources that we have created to help museums, archives and libraries, and the results of research we have carried out, by following the links on the left hand menu.
We offer free training for all staff in a range of subjects. Visit the Professional Development and Training Events page for more information and to see what's on.
 

Want to know about more about our sector?

We publish a magazine with news and stories from museums, archives and libraries across Wales twice a year. You can find the latest issue in our publications section.