FOUR local museums, including Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, are taking part in the Welsh Museums Festival Wales History Trails Passport Challenge starting this half term.

The challenge invites families and history enthusiasts to discover the rich heritage found in 34 museums across Wales from October Half Term until the end of the Easter holidays. That includes Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne, and Carmarthenshire Museum, Abergwili.

The challenge offers families two opportunities to win prizes:

Visit ONE museum by the end of October half-term (November 2, 2025) to enter a draw for a den-making kit, perfect for autumn adventures.

Visit SIX museums by the end of the Easter holidays (April 12, 2026) to enter a draw for a scooter.

To fulfil the second option, you could head to Llanelli for the Parc Howard Museum, then in Swansea there is a choice of five: Swansea Museum (Maritime Quarter), Dylan Thomas Birthplace, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Dylan Thomas Centre and the National Waterfront Museum.

Or further afield, try Y Gaer Museum at Brecon, Radnorshire Museum in Llandrindod Wells, Abergavenny Museum, Monmouth’s Shire Hall, Chepstow Museum, or 19 other museums across Wales.

From ancient artefacts to Dylan Thomas's writing shed and plenty of ‘hwyl’ (fun and joy) at every stop, the initiative encourages visitors to discover cultural treasures on their doorstep.

Families can pick up a free passport from any participating museum or download it from the Festival webpage. After visiting a museum and receiving a stamp, participants simply fill in an online form with their details. The process can be repeated after collecting six stamps for a second prize entry.

The Wales History Trails Passport Challenge demonstrates the commitment of Welsh museums to making cultural heritage accessible and engaging for all ages.