# The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1217862 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1217862)
- Website: https://museumsfederation.cymru/
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout Wales
- Other names: Museums Federation Cymru (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/federation-of-museums-and-art-galleries-of-wales

The Federation of Museums and Galleries of Wales (Museums Federation Cymru) is the strategic body for museums and art galleries in Wales. The charity supports and advocates for the highest standards of museum provision throughout Wales, for the people of Wales.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> (a) To promote the highest professional standards of work and public service in Museums and art Galleries in Wales(b) To advance the education and training of those working in and supporting Museums and art Galleries in Wales(c) To encourage public education through promotion and maintenance of high-quality museum and art gallery lifelong learning services

## What it funds

The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (museumsfederation.cymru) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

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