There are seven National Museums in Wales, all of which are free to enter. They are: National Museum Cardiff, St Fagans: National History Museum, Big Pit National Coal Museum, National Wool Museum, National Slate Museum, National Roman Legion Museum and National Waterfront Museum.
The National Museum in Cardiff is the most popular, with over 1.7 million visitors in 2017. It has a wide range of exhibitions and displays on the history of Wales, from the Roman era to the present day.
St Fagans: National History Museum is located just outside of Cardiff and is one of the largest open-air museums in Europe. It has over 40 historic buildings from all over Wales, as well as a working farm and gardens.
Big Pit National Coal Museum is located in Blaenavon, in the heart of the Welsh coalfield. It tells the story of the coal mining industry in Wales, from the early days of hand-dug mines to the modern day.
The National Wool Museum is located in the town of Dre-fach Felindre in Carmarthenshire. It tells the story of the Welsh wool industry, from the sheep that provide the wool to the finished products.
The National Slate Museum is located in the town of Llanberis in Snowdonia. It tells the story of the Welsh slate industry, from the quarrying of the slate to the finished products.
The National Roman Legion Museum is located in the town of Caerleon in Monmouthshire. It tells the story of the Roman legion that was based in Wales, from the building of the fort to the life of the soldiers.
The National Waterfront Museum is located in the city of Swansea. It tells the story of the industrial history of Wales, from the early days of the coal and iron industries to the modern day.