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Amgueddfa Cymru’s Chief executive said the closure highlights the challenges of maintaining aging buildings
National Museum Cardiff is to reopen today, Friday 7 February after a mechanical issue caused an unplanned closure over the weekend.
Amgueddfa Cymru, which operates the museum, said a mechanical issue caused by a component failure had led it to temporarily close the museum on Sunday.
It said the issue had arisen in an isolated area of the building, adding “the safety and well-being of our visitors, volunteers, staff, and the preservation of our collections will always remain our top priority.”
“Our teams have since been working diligently to undertake essential repairs as quickly and effectively as possible to ensure the building meets all required safety standards,” the organisation said in a statement.
It now plans to reopen the doors of the museum to the public on Friday 7 February.
Chief Executive, Jane Richardson added: “Like so many institutions across Wales and the UK, managing and maintaining aging buildings is an ongoing challenge. I would like to thank all our staff and suppliers who have been working night and day to resolve the issue to help minimise any disruption to our visitors.
“We are also extremely grateful for all the heartfelt support, patience and understanding from the public during this period and we are looking forward to welcoming you all back.”
From Friday, National Museum Cardiff will be open 6 days a week (Tuesday – Sunday) at 10am – 4pm. It is closed on Mondays except for Bank Holidays.
