St Fagans named 'Museum of the Year'

The Museum opened its doors to the public in 1948. Credit: National Museum Wales

St Fagans National Museum Of History, near Cardiff, has been awarded £100,000 after being been crowned Museum Of The Year.

It was shortlisted for its exploration of Welsh culture and history, having undergone a £30 million redevelopment project.

It beat the newly-built V&A Dundee, as well as First World War cruiser HMS Caroline in Belfast, Nottingham Contemporary, and the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford to be named Art Fund Museum Of The Year.

Credit: National Museum of Wales
St Fagans Castle. Credit: National Museum Wales

St Fagans National Museum Of History includes more than 40 historical buildings which have been set within 100 acres of parkland.

Visitors can see buildings ranging from a Tudor merchant's house to a Victorian country school, as well as watch blacksmiths, bakers and clog-makers demonstrate traditional skills.