Digitising the Past: A Volunteer’s Work with Historical Diaries
By David Hendy, museum volunteer The museum has within its archive in excess of 125 original diaries covering life in the 24th Regiment in peace and war. Diaries vary between war diaries of one of the Battalions, through diaries of individuals (mainly officers…
Curator Coffee Mornings | Sept 2026 – March 2027 Season
Our Curator Coffee Morning will back for another season! We are so pleased with all of you who joined us last season and how much you enjoyed these sessions. So, we are glad to announce the Curator Coffee Morning will…
A King’s Legacy: 1879 Remembered
Update: Event Timings Family Community Day Join us for a memorable family community day as we commemorate A King’s Legacy: 1879 Remembered — honouring the enduring spirit of Zulu history and heritage across continents. This special event brings together culture,…
Cartoon Drawing Workshop with Karl Dixon
Learn to draw cartoons with Karl Dixon, professional cartoonist since 1993! During this cartoon drawing workshop Karl will share his tips and techniques for drawing cartoons, developing characters, and bringing your own comic ideas to life. Whether you’re a beginner…
Curator Coffee Mornings | Christmas Special Edition
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2026Theme: Christmas in the Blitz Join us this December for a special festive edition of our popular Curator Coffee Mornings! For this seasonal session, our Curator will be handing over the reins to our wonderful Education…
Victory and Vintage Festival: 80th Anniversary End of World War Two
Join us for a memorable day out on Saturday, August 16th, as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with our Victory and Vintage Festival! Step back in time and experience the spirit of the…
Royal Visit by His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini to the Royal Welsh Museum
The Royal Welsh Museum was deeply honoured to welcome His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and Her Majesty Queen Sihle KaMdhluli during their official visit to Brecon this past Saturday. The visit paid tribute to the legacy of His Majesty’s late…
The Longest Yarn 2: Friends Fundraiser
The Friends of the Royal Welsh Museum invite you to our fundraiser evening at The Longest Yarn 2 exhibition. Join us for an exclusive evening opening in support of the Royal Welsh Museum. Enjoy a private viewing of the fascinating…
VJ 80 Workshop – A Hands-On WWII Experience!
Step back in time this summer and explore the Second World War through fun and educational activities the whole family will enjoy with our VJ Day Workshop! What to Expect: Family Group £20 | Adult £10 | Child £5 A…
Curator Coffee Mornings 2025-26
Our Curator Coffee Morning is back for another season! We are so pleased with all of you who joined us last season and how much you enjoyed these sessions. So, we are glad to announce the Curator Coffee Morning will…
Halloween: Night at the Museum 2024
Gather all you ghosts and ghouls for our spooktacular Night at the Museum 2024! We are delighted to be hosting our annual Night at the Museum event on Wednesday, October 30th. Experience the museum at night! A spooky evening where…
Collection Close Up: Portrait of Corporal Glyndwr James by Corporal Terry Frost
The landscape paintings made by Terry Frost are unlike any other representation of nature. A leading painter and printmaker of the twentieth century abstract movement, Frost uses an array of stripes, circles, and swirls in bold, vibrant colors to create…