Amgueddfa Cymru

Gwen John: Strange Beauties – a meditative look at ‘God’s little artist’

Julia Carver visits this stimulating interpretation of the modernist painter’s work at Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd – National Museum Cardiff

Heledd Fychan named new Welsh culture minister

Former MA board member promises increased investment as she joins Plaid Cymru’s first cabinet

What’s new pussycat? Public poll decides name of National Museum Cardiff’s woolly mammoth

Replica skeleton named after Welsh icon after competition that received more than 1,400 votes

National Museum Cardiff asks public to decide name of new woolly mammoth

Three possible names selected for 3D-printed skeleton out of 1,400-plus suggestions

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Breathing new life into the old at Amgueddfa Cymru

As Wales’s national institution begins its search for a new director of collections, chief executive Jane Richardson talks about the challenge of being a truly living museum

Digging deep | The museums hoping to transform north Wales

Simon Stephens hears about the development of two national museums devoted to very different subjects – slate and football

Welsh Government failing to adequately support free entry, says committee

Senedd report says admission fee for Big Pit underground tour should be dropped on principle

Welsh Government outlines new Priorities for Culture

Welsh museum and heritage sectors will share £7m towards delivering government's ambitions

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How are Welsh museums doing after 25 years of devolution?

Rhian Hall reflects on the discussions that took place at this year's Welsh Museums Federation conference

Tributes paid after death of former Welsh culture minister Jenny Randerson

Randerson spearheaded free entry to national museums and gave the go-ahead for Cardiff's Millennium Centre

Outlook for Welsh culture sector remains ‘challenging’ despite budget boost

Arm's-length bodies welcome 'step in the right direction' but say more support is needed after year of crises

New funding brings ray of hope after turbulent time for museums in Wales

Despite receiving a much-needed financial boost this month, the Welsh sector is still reeling from a difficult year of budget cuts and government strife