National Museum Of Wales
National Museum Wales
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 525774
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Jan. 9, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Aug. 6, 1963
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- National Museum Wales
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NP
Contact
- Phone
- 029 2039 7951
- post@museumwales.ac.uk
- Website
museumwales.ac.uk
Activities
We operate 7 free-entry museums across Wales, plus the National Collections Centre, to further our core objective of 'the advancement of the education of the public' in the fields of science, art, industry, history and culture.
Objects: The Advancement Of The Education Of The Public:(i) Primarily, By The Comprehensive Representation Of Science, Art, Industry, History And Culture Of, Or Relevant To, Wales, And(ii) Generally, By The Collection, Recording, Preservation, Elucidation And Presentation Of Objects And Things And Associated Knowledge, Whether Connected Or Not With Wales, Which Are Calculated To Further The Enhancement Of Understanding And The Promotion Of Research.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Area of benefit
- Wales
- Region
- Throughout Wales
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Jan. 9, 2026On time | £49,162,000 | £44,780,000 | £177,627,000 | 611 |
| March 31, 2024 | Jan. 28, 2025On time | £49,569,000 | £46,930,000 | £175,454,000 | 733 |
| March 31, 2023 | Jan. 29, 2024On time | £40,993,000 | £44,017,000 | £167,558,000 | 710 |
| March 31, 2022 | Oct. 13, 2023255 days late | £38,300,000 | £38,830,000 | £103,001,000 | 812 |
| March 31, 2021 | Jan. 29, 2022On time | £34,364,000 | £37,189,000 | £96,538,000 | 817 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Kate Eden (Chair) | Sept. 1, 2023 |
| Cai Wilshaw | April 1, 2021 |
| Clare Pillman | April 7, 2026 |
| Daniel Richards | Feb. 9, 2024 |
| David Aled Jones | Feb. 9, 2024 |
| Dr Justin Morris | April 7, 2026 |
| Emma Yhnell | Feb. 9, 2024 |
| Freya Stannard | April 1, 2021 |
| Huw George | April 7, 2026 |
| Hywel John | Jan. 1, 2017 |
| Janice Victoria Williams | Feb. 9, 2024 |
| John Hunt | Jan. 1, 2023 |
| Owen Hathway | April 15, 2023 |
| Rhys Evans | Oct. 1, 2023 |
| Richard Thomas | Sept. 23, 2020 |