Parking in Cardiff Museum

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Cardiff Museum is a wonderful museum and art gallery in Cardiff, Wales. It is one of a family of seven museums in Wales, which are part of the wider network of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum of Wales. The Welsh Government provides a grant to ensure that entry to the Cardiff Museum remains free for visitors. Cardiff Museum is home to Wales’ national art, geology and natural history collections. It also hosts major touring and temporary exhibitions throughout the year. There is a busy and varied program of events that is sure to include something for everyone to enjoy.

The art collection at Cardiff Museum is one of the finest in Europe. You can see over five hundred years of spectacular paintings, sculptures, silver and ceramics from Wales and around the globe. A highlight is one of Europe’s best collections of Impressionist art.

As with most popular attractions, parking at Cardiff Museum gets very busy and it can be tricky to find a parking spot if you don’t plan in advance. It is recommended that drivers investigate their parking options in advance before setting off for their day out at Cardiff Museum.

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To get to Cardiff Museum by car, take Junction 32 of the M4. If you have a Sat Nav, use the post code CF10 3NP. There is a visitor car park located behind the Museum for Cardiff Museum parking. This can be reached via Museum Avenue. Visitors who park in this car park must ensure that they purchase an exit token from the museum shop. This costs £6.50.

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If you’re staying in the area near Cardiff Museum and are looking for other things to do, you won’t be disappointed as there are plenty of nearby attractions. As the capital of Wales, Cardiff is a vibrant city with many museums, restaurants, music venues, attractions and parks.

One highlight is Cardiff Castle. This magnificent stone fortress was built in the eleventh century and it boasts impressive grounds, interactive exhibits, a Norman Keep, and bomb shelters that were used in World War 2. For an extra entrance fee, you can also gain access to the extravagant rooftop garden and some of the private rooms of the castle.

If the weather is fine and you fancy taking a stroll, why not follow the Bute Park Sculpture Trail? This trail features twenty wooden sculptures set in 130 acres of beautiful landscaped greenery that once belonged to Cardiff Castle. It is free and open to the public. The sculptures include beetles, frogs and intriguing benches.

Other nearby attractions include the Wales Millennium Centre, which hosts bands, comedians and touring theatre shows; Cardiff Bay, which is Europe’s largest waterfront development; and Cardiff Central Market, which offers a variety of stalls from fresh produce to homeware, clothing, tools, records and much much more.

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Train:

The nearest train station to Cardiff Museum is Cathays Station. This is about 5 minutes’ walk from the museum. There are high speed intercity and regional train services run between this station and Cardiff Central by Great Western Railway.

Bus:

From Cardiff Central Bus Station, you can get a bus to Cardiff Museum. Take the bus number 53 or 85. Alternatively, if you are traveling from Cardiff Bay, take the Bay Car bus number 6.

Bike and on foot:

Cardiff Museum is 20 minutes’ walk away from Cardiff Central Bus and Train Station. You can get a map of walking and cycling routes from Sustrans.

The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems or those who are registered blind. Blue Badge holders can park for free in the Cardiff Museum visitor car park. You simply take your Blue Badge to the Museum shop when you are purchasing your exit token. For alternative Cardiff Museum parking, there are also on street disabled parking bays available at the front of the Museum. These are located on Gorsedd Gardens Road.

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What postcode should I use for my Sat Nav to reach Cardiff Museum?

For Sat Nav directions to Cardiff Museum, use the postcode CF10 3NP.

Is it free to park in the Cardiff Museum visitor car park?

No, there is a cost of £6.50 which you pay when you are leaving by purchasing an exit token from the Museum shop. Parking is free for Blue Badge holders. Entry to the museum is free for all.

Can I walk to Cardiff Museum from the train station?

Cardiff Museum is only 20 minutes’ walk from Cardiff Central Bus and Train Station, so you could take a walk to reach the museum and see some of the sights of Cardiff city on the way.