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.
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.
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.

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Past Exhibitions

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Botanical Art: A Global Future From Our Local Heritage Plants

As part of Botanical Art Worldwide (BAWW) Day on 18 May 2025, the Wales Society of Botanical Illustrators (WSBI) is proud to present this exhibition celebrating our local heritage plants. Dates: 17 April – 28 May 2025.
The statue of Cranogwen, created by Sculptor Sebastien Boyesen, was unveiled in Llangrannog by village children on 10 June 2024. The statue of Cranogwen, created by Sculptor Sebastien Boyesen, was unveiled in Llangrannog by village children on 10 June 2024. The statue of Cranogwen, created by Sculptor Sebastien Boyesen, was unveiled in Llangrannog by village children on 10 June 2024. The statue of Cranogwen, created by Sculptor Sebastien Boyesen, was unveiled in Llangrannog by village children on 10 June 2024.

Monumental Welsh Women

Monumental Welsh Women is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to recognising the contribution of women to the history and life of Wales. In 2016, the group started campaigning to get five statues of notable Welsh women erected in different locations around Wales. Dates: 22 February - 7 May 2025.

City of Portraits

In 2013, Grahame Hurd-Wood embarked on an ambitious project to paint a portrait of every resident in St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Dates: 1 March - 12 April 2025.
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About exhibitions at the Senedd

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The Senedd and Pierhead are home to a changing programme of exhibitions, giving you the opportunity to raise awareness of your organisation or community and its ambitions, issues and concerns.

Senedd Artworks

When the Senedd building first opened four artists were commissioned to provide sculptures to form part of the architecture of the building. More recently, Welsh artist Angharad Pearce Jones was commissioned to create two sculptures for the Senedd’s main public spaces to allow people to connect and learn about the Senedd and the Members who represent them.

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