Exhibitions

Exhibitions at the Senedd showcase the very best of Wales, ranging from partnerships with key national organisations to projects developed with Welsh communities.

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Tiger Bay and the Docks: 1880s – 1950s

In partnership with The Heritage and Cultural Exchange, three new displays have been created in the Pierhead that give visitors a glimpse into life in Tiger Bay and the docks from the 1880s – 1950s.
‘Y Beibl Cyssegr-lan’ ‘Y Beibl Cyssegr-lan’ ‘Y Beibl Cyssegr-lan’ ‘Y Beibl Cyssegr-lan’

Not Lost in Translation

Step into the heart of Welsh heritage and explore Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, a 16th-century farmhouse nestled in the Wybrnant valley near Penmachno, Conwy North Wales. This historic home is the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, whose 1588 translation of the Bible into Welsh - ‘Y Beibl Cyssegr-lan’ - ensured the survival of the Welsh language. Dates: 5 September - 30 October 2025.
A stained glass window showing a figure with outstretched arms in a white robe, set against a vivid blue and purple background. The figure's head is tilted slightly with a serene expression. Text below reads 'YOU DO IT TO ME', and at the bottom, ‘GIVEN BY THE PEOPLE OF WALES, UK MCMLXIV’. A stained glass window showing a figure with outstretched arms in a white robe, set against a vivid blue and purple background. The figure's head is tilted slightly with a serene expression. Text below reads 'YOU DO IT TO ME', and at the bottom, ‘GIVEN BY THE PEOPLE OF WALES, UK MCMLXIV’. A stained glass window showing a figure with outstretched arms in a white robe, set against a vivid blue and purple background. The figure's head is tilted slightly with a serene expression. Text below reads 'YOU DO IT TO ME', and at the bottom, ‘GIVEN BY THE PEOPLE OF WALES, UK MCMLXIV’. A stained glass window showing a figure with outstretched arms in a white robe, set against a vivid blue and purple background. The figure's head is tilted slightly with a serene expression. Text below reads 'YOU DO IT TO ME', and at the bottom, ‘GIVEN BY THE PEOPLE OF WALES, UK MCMLXIV’.

Make it right

‘Make it Right’ is a poignant collaboration between The Water Poets and Carmarthen School of Art, connecting over 1,000 young creatives from Carmarthenshire and Alabama through art and music. Dates: 9 September – 1 November 2025.

Coming soon

A grayscale image showing a large pile of rubble and debris in the background. In the foreground, a group of people are walking, carrying various bags and belongings. A grayscale image showing a large pile of rubble and debris in the background. In the foreground, a group of people are walking, carrying various bags and belongings. A grayscale image showing a large pile of rubble and debris in the background. In the foreground, a group of people are walking, carrying various bags and belongings. A grayscale image showing a large pile of rubble and debris in the background. In the foreground, a group of people are walking, carrying various bags and belongings.

Unsettled Lives: War and Displacement in Wales

This exhibition includes artwork, artefacts and migration stories of those displaced to Wales during the first half of the 20th century. Dates: 7 November 2025 - 22 January 2026.
Glowing string lights reflect off a wet wooden pier at night, leading to two small buildings over the ocean Glowing string lights reflect off a wet wooden pier at night, leading to two small buildings over the ocean Glowing string lights reflect off a wet wooden pier at night, leading to two small buildings over the ocean Glowing string lights reflect off a wet wooden pier at night, leading to two small buildings over the ocean

Through Our Eyes: 160 Years Of Vision and Resilience

‘Through Our Eyes’ is a photography exhibition celebrating 160 years of Sight Life. Their work proves that sight loss is no bar to pursuing a passion for pictures. Dates: 11 November 2025 - 8 January 2026.

Past Exhibitions

A young woman in a pink traditional Somali dress, standing in a grassy field with rolling hills and trees in the background. A young woman in a pink traditional Somali dress, standing in a grassy field with rolling hills and trees in the background. A young woman in a pink traditional Somali dress, standing in a grassy field with rolling hills and trees in the background. A young woman in a pink traditional Somali dress, standing in a grassy field with rolling hills and trees in the background.

Rooted in Our Dhaqan

This summer, the Senedd is proud to host Rooted in Our Dhaqan, a new exhibition created by Hayaat Women Trust and Al Naaem magazine. The project is a powerful tribute to the strength, resilience, and beauty of Somali heritage. Dates: 22 July - 1 September 2025.
Close-up view of a traditional, ornately decorated caravan with a green exterior. The image focuses on an open window with floral-patterned curtains tied back, revealing part of the interior. The caravan features intricate gold and red designs on the wood. Close-up view of a traditional, ornately decorated caravan with a green exterior. The image focuses on an open window with floral-patterned curtains tied back, revealing part of the interior. The caravan features intricate gold and red designs on the wood. Close-up view of a traditional, ornately decorated caravan with a green exterior. The image focuses on an open window with floral-patterned curtains tied back, revealing part of the interior. The caravan features intricate gold and red designs on the wood. Close-up view of a traditional, ornately decorated caravan with a green exterior. The image focuses on an open window with floral-patterned curtains tied back, revealing part of the interior. The caravan features intricate gold and red designs on the wood.

Wanderlust

The Wanderlust photography project aims to capture the rich and vibrant culture of the Gypsy and Traveller community through the camera lens. Dates: 3 June - 28 August 2025.
A collage of ten images featuring different individuals in various settings. The backgrounds include outdoor scenes, buildings, and indoor environments. A collage of ten images featuring different individuals in various settings. The backgrounds include outdoor scenes, buildings, and indoor environments. A collage of ten images featuring different individuals in various settings. The backgrounds include outdoor scenes, buildings, and indoor environments. A collage of ten images featuring different individuals in various settings. The backgrounds include outdoor scenes, buildings, and indoor environments.

Wales: A Home From Home

Wales: A Home From Home brings together stories gathered from Wales' diverse global communities. Dates: 24 May – 12 July 2025.
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