Dear brave souls, You are cordially invited to solve a little mystery… I have rooms but no residents,stories but no voices,and treasures from long ago. By day, I am quiet…But when the sun disappears,something stirs behind my doors. There will…
We are proud to announce that The Longest Yarn: Britain at War will be coming to Brecon this December, hosted by The Royal Welsh Museum with the support of 160th (Welsh) Brigade. And this time, it will be bigger and…
Join us at the Royal Welsh Museum for a unique evening of history, storytelling, and exclusive access to rarely displayed treasures from our collections, as we welcome renowned battlefield guide and historian Doug Rattray on Friday, November 6, 2026. Doug…
After an incredible journey and a period of 82 years, a cigarette case belonging to a Second World War soldier who was killed in action has been returned to his family. Cigarette case belonging to Stan Drew, Welch Regiment. Inscription…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…