From spooky visits to Ruthin Gaol, to a 20ft copper dragon in Rhayader, to bat boxes in the Rhondda, there’s plenty on offer this October half term as the Welsh Museums Festival kicks off for its 12th year.The week-long celebration begins on Saturday 24 October with a wide range of events,
With Halloween – Calan Gaeaf – falling on a Friday this year, it means the spooky season continues right into the weekend – and museums and galleries across Wales are still offering plenty of frightfully fun activities for families looking for last-minute half term treats!
This half term, the Welsh Museums Festival is shining a spotlight on the amazing small and independent museums across Wales – many offering free admission and free activities (including drop-in) until 2 November.
Croeso! This Welsh Museums Festival, we’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new resource that celebrates the lighter side of Welsh history – the History of Hwyl booklet,
Croeso! Great news for families and history enthusiasts – the Wales History Trails Passport Challenge returns on 25 October 2025,
Half-term is nearly here, and so is the Welsh Museums Festival. From Friday 25 October to Saturday 2 November, almost 50 museums across Wales are ready to welcome you with a warm croeso (welcome!) and plenty of hwyl,