Museums

They are places for inspiration, learning and enjoyment for all. We work closely with the museum sector, supporting them in their efforts to develop services and collections. You can find more information on how we support museums here.

A Museums Strategy for Wales 2010-2015

We are working with the museum community in Wales and beyond to create a strategic direction for museums. This strategy is the first of its kind for museums in Wales. To find out more, and to download the strategy, visit the Museums Strategy page.

Museum Accreditation

Accreditation is public recognition that a museum meets approved standards in certain key areas of museum management, collection care and public services. If you are involved with Museum Accreditation, or would like to know more about the scheme, please visit the Museum Accreditation page

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales (AC-NMW) is a Welsh Government Sponsored Body (WGSB) dedicated to preserving, presenting and promoting the culture of Wales.

Establishing Museums

Creating a new museum is an expensive and time consuming exercise which needs a great deal of long term commitment. If you are thinking about starting a new museum, here is some information which will help you consider the issues involved. Please be aware that the Welsh Government does not normally support the foundation of new museums.

Museums Current Awareness Service

CyMAL operates a Current Awareness service for museums. For further details and to download the latest bulletin, see our Museum Current Awareness page.

Spotlight on Museums

Spotlight on Museums is a comprehensive survey of Wales’ museums and collections. We published the first survey in 2006, and the second in 2013.

Museums in Wales

An interactive map showing the location of museums in Wales can be found on the Culture 24 website (external website).

The Federation of Museums and Galleries in Wales

The Federation of Museums and Galleries in Wales is the organisation for all museum workers, both paid and voluntary in Wales. It exists to promote good practice in the museums and galleries across the country and to provide a forum for discussion of museum issues affecting members.

Visit the Federation of Museums and Galleries in Wales website (external website).

Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service (VAQAS) Cymru for Museums

VAQAS Cymru, administered by Visit Wales, is an extension of the visitor and user standards already reached for Museum Accreditation. Participation in both schemes will help museums build even better experiences for visitors to Wales and museum visitors from our local communities. See the VAQAS Cymru for Museums page for more information.