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Galleries & Exhibitions in Cardiff
Cardiff does galleries and exhibitions with a lot of green space thrown in. National Museum Cardiff, right in Cathays Park, is free and has dinosaurs alongside the art, so you get two visits in one. Out at Insole Court, a Victorian mansion with ornate gardens, there's a walk-through audio drama and a café for cake once the little legs give out. Down by the water, the Norwegian Church Arts Centre is a small white timber building with its own quiet history as a stop for Norwegian sailors. All four places on this page are free to get into, which helps when you're not sure how long anyone will last. The museum and the flea market (over 70 stalls if you fancy browsing rather than looking at art) are indoor options for a wet day, while Insole Court and the Norwegian Church give you outdoor space to wander too. Most have baby change and accessible toilets, and parking is free at the flea market if that swings it.
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What's on: galleries & exhibitions
Places for galleries & exhibitions
FreeAlbany Gallery
Cardiff
A free art gallery in Cardiff with changing exhibitions, open Wednesday to Sunday with no need to book.
FreeArt Central Gallery
Barry
Free rotating exhibitions of paintings, photography, textiles and sculpture, plus the odd artist talk thrown in.
FreeCardiff Indoor Flea Market
Cardiff
Free to browse over 70 vintage, antique and retro stalls across three halls, with two cafés for a break between finds.
Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféDog friendly+3 more
Cathays Picture Framing & Gallery
Cardiff
A small Cardiff gallery and framing shop where you can browse original Welsh and international art up close.
Free parking
Celf Gallery
Cardiff
A contemporary art space in Cardiff, open Wednesday to Saturday and Sunday afternoons, with buggy access throughout.
FreeFfotogallery
Cardiff
Free photography exhibitions in Cardiff, though the gallery is shut until October 2026 for its next big show.
FreeG39
Cardiff
A free contemporary art gallery in a converted warehouse, with changing exhibitions, a zine and artist-book library, and talks to drop into.
Dog friendlyFree parkingStep-free accessWheelchair accessible
FreeInsole Court
Cardiff
A Victorian mansion with ornate gardens to wander, a walk-through audio drama exhibition, and a café for cake afterwards.
Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeCafé+8 more
FreeLlantarnam Grange
Cwmbran
Free contemporary art and craft exhibitions to wander round, with a craft shop and café to round off the visit.
Allergy awareBlue badge parkingCaféFree parking+4 more
FreeMakers Guild Wales (Craft in the Bay)
Cardiff · ages 7+
Free craft gallery by Cardiff Bay showing work from Wales's makers, best for browsing with a curious seven-year-old plus.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBirthday parties+4 more
from £5Nantgarw China Works & Museum
Cardiff
A guided tour round a real 19th century porcelain works, with a craft corner for younger kids while older ones do the trail.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféFree parking+4 more
FreeNational Museum Cardiff
Cardiff
Free Cathays Park museum with dinosaurs and art - Soft Play N never.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingBreastfeeding friendly+14 more
FreeNorwegian Church Arts Centre
Cardiff
A small white timber church by the water where you wander the art on show and hear how it once served Norwegian sailors, then grab cake in the café.
Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBlue badge parking+8 more
PurplePie Gallery
Cardiff
A small gallery space among plants where you can browse original artwork and try a creative workshop on a Saturday afternoon.
TEN.
Cardiff
A small Cardiff gallery space open Wednesday to Saturday for a quiet look round.
FreeThe Turner House
Penarth
A free gallery behind Penarth station, small enough for a quick look on the way to the train.
Free parking
FreeThe Workers Gallery
Porth
A free community gallery in Porth open Saturdays, showing exhibitions and hosting local cultural events and groups.
Accessible toiletBike parkingGift shopIndoor seating+1 more
Good to know: galleries & exhibitions in Cardiff
Are any of them free?
Yes, Albany Gallery, Art Central Gallery, Cardiff Indoor Flea Market, Ffotogallery and 8 more are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £5 at Nantgarw China Works & Museum. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find galleries & exhibitions in Cardiff, Barry, Cwmbran, Penarth and Porth. Every place we list is in or around Cardiff, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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