All contemporary art museums to visit in Wales

Experience the cutting-edge world of contemporary art at 12 museums in Wales. These museums showcase works by modern artists, exploring current themes and innovative techniques.

Are you a fan of contemporary art? These are the best contemporary art museums in Wales:

  1. National Museum Cardiff1

    National Museum Cardiff

     Cardiff
    National Museum Cardiff is a museum in Cardiff. The museum features exhibits related to Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Coins and Medals and Archaeology. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Evolution of Wales, Impressionist, La Parisienne, The Blue Lady, The
  2. Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre2

    Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre

     Saint Davids
    Oriel y Parc includes a Visitor Centre, Artist in Residence Studio, a Discovery Room which hosts family friendly art and nature activities, a Tower which hosts local arts exhibitions and community run classes, and a café. There is also a Class A Landscape Gallery, which was built to house works fro
  3. Oriel Ynys Môn3

    Oriel Ynys Môn

     Rhosmeirch
    Oriel Môn, situated in Llangefni, Anglesey (Ynys Môn), Wales, serves as both a museum and an arts centre. This unique combination offers visitors a chance to explore a wide range of exhibits and activities, making it a versatile destination for those interested in various aspects of art and history.
  4. Mostyn, Wales, UK4

    Mostyn, Wales, UK

     Llandudno
    Mostyn, located in Llandudno, North Wales, is a public art gallery that was formerly known as Oriel Mostyn. The name 'Oriel' is Welsh for 'Gallery', but the institution was rebranded as simply Mostyn following its revamp in 2010. This gallery is a significant cultural landmark in the region, offering visitors a chance to explore a variety of art exhibits.
  5. MOMA, Wales5

    MOMA, Wales

     Machynlleth
    MOMA Machynlleth, previously known as MOMA Wales, is an arts centre and gallery situated in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales. It is adjacent to Y Tabernacl, a former Wesleyan chapel that was converted into a centre for performing arts in the mid-1980s. The museum has grown alongside it, boasting six exhibition spaces.
  6. Nantgarw China Works & Museum6

    Nantgarw China Works & Museum

     Nantgarw
    Nantgarw China Works Museum is a museum in Nantgarw. The museum features exhibits related to Decorative and Applied Art, Science and Technology and Archaeology.
  7. Newport Museum and Art Gallery7

    Newport Museum and Art Gallery

     Newport
    The Newport Museum and Art Gallery, also known as the City Museum, is a multifaceted cultural institution located in the heart of Newport city centre. It is conveniently situated on John Frost Square, adjacent to the Kingsway Shopping Centre, making it easily accessible for visitors. The museum, library, and art gallery offer a diverse range of exhibits and collections, providing a comprehensive insight into the rich history and culture of Newport and Wales.
  8. Oriel Davies Gallery8

    Oriel Davies Gallery

     Newtown
    Oriel Davies Gallery is based in Newtown, Powys in the Severn Valley area of the Welsh Borders. Oriel Davies runs a visual arts exhibitions programme throughout the year, showing national and international art and craft from Wales, other parts of the UK and abroad. Oriel Davies also organises a full
  9. Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture9

    Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture

     Berriew
    Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture is a museum dedicated to the work of the internationally renowned artist and sculptor Andrew Logan, near Welshpool in Powys, Wales. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: Egypt Revisited; Crown Jewels, Thrones and Andrew's host and hostess costumes f
  10. Cynon Valley Museum10

    Cynon Valley Museum

     Aberdare
    Come along to the Cynon Valley Museum to discover the history of the people who worked and lived here. The museum also displays wall-mounted and 3D art in two temporary exhibition spaces, all produced by locally based artists. The Shop sells handmade homeware, art and gifts. Our cafe is open everyd
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    Rhayader Museum and Art Gallery

     Rhayader
    The Museum Gallery explores how landscape, culture and the social and economic environments shape the community. The Exhibition Gallery has a changing programme of exhibitions. The shop offers a changing range of contemporary ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, books and gifts.
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    Owain Glyndŵr's Parliament House

     Machynlleth
    MOMA Machynlleth, previously known as MOMA Wales, is an arts centre and gallery situated in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales. It is adjacent to Y Tabernacl, a former Wesleyan chapel converted into a performing arts centre in the mid-1980s. The museum has grown alongside it, boasting six exhibition spaces.