# The Cardiff Story Museum

> A Museum all about Cardiff Cardiff Story Museum is housed in the Grade II* listed Old Library building, one of Cardiff’s most iconic buildings. It is rich in stories, objects, photographs and film telling the history of Cardiff through the eyes of those who created the city - its people

Learn how Cardiff switched from a market that is tiny in the 1300's to one of the planet's biggest ports into the 1900's during the Cardiff tale Museum.The fun, free and interactive galleries have been in the beautiful historic Old Library building; full of stories, items, photographs and film telling the annals associated with the people of Cardiff.The Cardiff in Context gallery is divided into 3 areas. A Port of Some Importance show how and just why people first settled in Cardiff and how their communities developed, with hands-on activities that will help you uncover the town's Bronze Age, Roman, Norman and Medieval past!The Changing Cardiff display shows how the today's city was shaped as time passes, varying aided by the success and wealth regarding the docks. Working Lives explores exactly how 'Cardiffians' have actually made their living on the complete years from the land and ocean, to industry and hospitality. You are able to eavesdrop on historical characters and examine individual items within the Object Theatre.The Cardiff Story has also a programme that is diverse of exhibitions operating across another 3 whole galleries too, so repeat visits are only as interesting because, so long as you leave a couple of months between, there is bound to be one thing different to see!Plus, the second Friday of every month is focused on your underneath 5's at Dinky Dragons! From 10am until 3pm there is special supply and activities for the small ones, including play, tales, detective trails, rhymes, crafts messy play and fun that is musical.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales
- Area guide: [Cardiff](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/cardiff)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.cardiffstory.com, or call +442920788334
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-4wwugBk9RvRY/the-cardiff-story-museum

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

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## Questions and answers

### Where is The Cardiff Story Museum?

The Cardiff Story Museum is in Cardiff, Cardiff.

### What activities does The Cardiff Story Museum offer?

The Cardiff Story Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does The Cardiff Story Museum have?

The Cardiff Story Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near The Cardiff Story Museum?

Experiences listed near The Cardiff Story Museum on HolidayFox include ImmotionVR Cardiff, Escape Reality Cardiff, Treetop Adventure Golf Cardiff, Cardiff Castle and Vue Cardiff.

### How do I book The Cardiff Story Museum?

The Cardiff Story Museum doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.cardiffstory.com, or call +442920788334.


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