Exhibitions

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

What's On

The Conference of the Birds: Curlew & Great Auk

Artist and animator Sean Harris gives voice to two iconic birds: the Curlew – which may be gone from Wales in less than a decade – and the Great Auk – whose tragic demise, bookended by pioneering Welsh science, raises stark questions of our capacity to learn from past mistakes. Sponsored by Llyr Gruffydd MS, Mark Isherwood MS and Carolyn Thomas MS. Dates: 19 September- 19 December 2023.

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.

Design at its Heart

A new display in the Pierhead. Find out more about the vision for the Senedd and see Ivan Harbour’s early architectural sketches of the building.

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Past Exhibitions

Past Exhibitions

Take a look at all of our previous exhibitions.

The Phoenix

Small World Theatre is creating a giant art sculpture of a phoenix in the Senedd and you're invited to take part. Join us in the Senedd throughout the summer holidays to make your very own feather to be added to this unique sculpture. If you're joining Butetown Carnival, you can make a second feather to take with you on the parade Dates: 29 July - 7 September 2023. Workshop: 27 August 2023.

Butetown Carnival Archive

This summer the Senedd is proud to host an exhibition celebrating Butetown Carnival. Keith Murrell, Creative Director of Butetown Arts & Culture Association, has curated a selection of images from the Butetown Carnival Archive. These images give a snapshot of the joy of carnival over the years. Dates: 2 August - 4 September 2023.

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