Visiting the Cardiff Story

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Opening hours:
If you are visiting the Cardiff Story for an exhibition or event, please check the details under What's On

The Museum Office is usually staffed between 9am and 4:45pm, but we’re a small team and not always on site, so if you’d like to meet us please contact us first to make an appointment to avoid a wasted journey.

How to get here:
The Old Library is situated on the Hayes in Cardiff city centre. The main entrance is on Trinity Street, opposite Howells' department store.

Bus: the most convenient bus stops for the Old Library are in Westgate Street and Bute Terrace. The Central Bus station is about 10 minutes’ walk away.

Train: Cardiff Central is a five minute walk away, and Queen Street around 10 minutes’ walk.

Taxi: after 11am the closest place to be dropped off by taxi is on Wharton Street, 50 yards from the Museum entrance.

Park and Ride: The city centre Park & Ride service is also available, details here.

Parking: Click here for the latest information on city centre parking. For a map showing all city centre car parks, click here.

Access:
The nearest Blue Badge parking is the bottom of Charles Street (come through the St David’s Centre to Working Street) or Westgate Street.

The Old Library has a ramp and steps on the Working Street/Cardiff Visitor Centre entrance. Fully accessible toilets are available. If you have any other access needs please contact us and we will aim to help you.

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