Cardiff is a historical city, proud of its past and its heritage - that doesn't mean stuffy and boring museums though! Throughout Cardiff and the region you can see examples of Welsh history, life, industrial past and culture, in an exciting and interactive way.

The National Museum Cardiff brings together art, archaeology, natural history and geology, all for free. Follow Wales's amazing journey from the very beginning of time to the present day. Discover the secrets of our ancestors from the Neanderthals a quarter of a million years ago. Everyday objects and beautiful artefacts tell the stories of the people of Wales and explore our links with the past. The museum also features the diverse natural history of Wales, which begins at the seashore and ends in the mountains. Find out more here.

Just outside Cardiff St Fagans National History Museum is one of the world's best open-air museums. Set in the grounds of St Fagans Castle the museum is home to over forty original historical buildings including a Victorian school, a medieval church and an iron-age Celtic village. As a living museum you'll find craftsmen demonstrating their skills. Find out more about the museum here.

The Cardiff Story, due to open April 2011, will be the first museum where Cardiffians and visitors alike can see the city’s story through the eyes of its people. Housed in the beautiful and historic Old Library building in the heart of the city centre, the museum will provide an introduction to the city’s history and heritage. Discover Cardiff through the ages, and uncover the secrets of it's evolution from a small settlement into the thriving and multicultural capital city it is today.

Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier, is a unique collaboration between 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards and the Royal Regiment of Wales. This permanent exhibition is a modern, interactive gallery which has taken over the entire lower floor of the new Interpretation Centre at the Castle. The museum includes the story of the Welsh soldier over the last 300 years. Find out more here.

To see a full list of Cardiff's museums, click here.