We've visited here a few times over the years, and have always enjoyed it. The building has a lovely quiet calm about it, and has an excellent permanent collection of art, with changing exhibitions, the current one is various images (painting, photographs, holograms etc.) of the Queen, and how these images, and the public's viewpoint, have changed over the years.... More

did not know what to expect ,very impressed with the whole place,great exhibitions,and well laid out very informative and intresting would definately go back again,parking was a bit of a nightmare even on a sunday,nice little coffee shop down stairs we all enjoyed our day out and spent about 3 hours looking arround, very good. More

Art gallery a nice size to take in on one or two visits, some lovely paintings here, not just the Impressionists. Interesting to see how Welsh painters slotted into European trends. The archaeology section is good, too. Importantly, this is a free attraction (unlike the castle), and you are allowed to take photos of many, though not all, the exhibits. More

Great day out with the kids lots to see easy to get to lots to learn and do More

Exceptional selection of silver and original works of art. More

On a visit to Cardiff we went here, not really expecting much, and came away very impressed. The first floor has various galleries with art and crafts of different styles and periods, some of which I could take or leave but much of it was beautiful. For example, I certainly didn't expect to see a large number of Impressionist originals... More

I don't do museums well. pretty much don't like them but my husband does. The National Museum, which is free of charge, contains both their art works and their national history/science stuff. We went to see the art which contains some great Rodins, Monets, Manets, Van Goghs and more. some of their collection is currently on loan but what was... More

Set right in centre of Cardiff, this museum is well worth a visit especially if you're after an hour of calm during a shopping outing! Admission is free. Alongside the stunning exhibits of Welsh and European art there is a coffee shop and a shop. Look out for visiting exhibitions. More

Good collection of paintings, it's free and diverse More