Welsh Government says National Museum Cardiff is not closing

Museum Wales chief executive Jane Richardson spoke with BBC Radio Wales' Sunday Supplement programme, saying the organisation is facing a £4.5million reduction in its budget, which is set by the Welsh Government.

The organisation controls seven sites across Wales, including St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff and Big Pit National Coal Museum in Blaenavon.

Lesley Griffiths, who now sits as the cabinet secretary for culture and social justice in the cabinet, was asked about the concerns in the Senedd on Wednesday, 17 April.

Ms Griffiths said: "My officials continue to work with Museum Wales to develop a plan to address the urgent maintenance issues at our building.

"I met with the chief executive who assured me there are no plans to close the museum.

"However I fully appreciate the seriousness of the situation and the significant investment needed."

Following up on the initial question, Labour MS Alun Davies said: "The people of Wales should never be put in a position where they're told they have to choose between seeing a GP or a Van Gogh.

"Having access to our national collection is important to who we are and not just us as a nation but also us as a family and as a community."

Main Image :National Museum Cardiff