INTRODUCTION

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales cares for Wales’ national collection housed across seven major museums and a national collection centre. Our collections are a vital resource for undertaking high-quality research relating to the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities. As the only Independent Research Organisation in the cultural sector in Wales we are committed to drawing upon the unique elements of our museums and collections to deliver research that others cannot.   

Through our research we support our Strategy 2030’s six commitments to:

1.      Ensure everyone is represented

2.      Inspire creativity and learning for life

3.      Support well-being through inspirational spaces and experiences.

4.      Help safeguard and restore nature and our natural environment

5.      Discover and explore the museum digitally

6.      Build global connections

 We have a growing research programme and funding track record from UKRI – including the AHRC and NERC – and prestigious organisations such as the Leverhulme Trust and Royal Society. 

 Research Partnerships

We have a Strategic Partnership with Cardiff University and collaborate with a range of universities in Wales, the UK and beyond. Many of our staff hold positions as research fellows or honorary lecturers at universities across Wales and/or act as expert advisers to Government and NGOs.

In 2022 we re-launched our Honorary Research Fellowships as part of our commitment to make sure everyone is represented and now have a diverse community of fellows undertaking high quality research from more traditional academic and curatorial backgrounds as well as those with new approaches and skills developed through other career pathways and experiences.

We also collaborate with a range of community partners and NGOs and seek to engage with our communities through a range of research activities. As champions of cultural democracy and cultural rights, we recognise research as a key enabler to engage diverse communities and help to shape a future for Wales where everyone feels a sense of connection and belonging. We are committed to working in partnership with our communities to challenge traditional models of museums, making Wales a leader in socially committed museum practice.