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Portrait & Power

Portrait & Power

Exploring the power of looking through the medium of portraiture

1 November 2025 - 30 May 2026

Gregynog Gallery

Portrait & Power
Tryweryn 60

Tryweryn 60

Marking sixty years since the flooding of the Tryweryn valley to create a reservoir for Liverpool, TRYWERYN 60 brings together powerful images and artistic responses to this tragic moment in the history of Wales.

13 September 2025 - 14 March 2026

Upper Central Hall

Tryweryn 60
Peacemakers

Peacemakers

A brand-new space dedicated to the peacemakers of Wales - past and present.

Permanent Exhibition

Lower Ground Floor

Peacemakers
Treasures

Treasures

A permanent exhibition of valuable, rare, old, beautiful or iconic treasures from the Library’s collections.

Permanent

Hengwrt

Treasures
On Air: A Century of Broadcasting in Wales

On Air: A Century of Broadcasting in Wales

Immerse yourself in the story of broadcasting in Wales over the past 100 years. Watch and listen to highlights from the Wales Broadcast Archive, ranging from coverage of significant events to clips showcasing Welsh life and culture.

Permanent

Wales Broadcast Archive

On Air: A Century of Broadcasting in Wales

Opening Times

Exhibition opening times differ from general Library opening times. You'll find details of both on our opening times page. 

Guidelines regarding taking photographs at NLW Exhibitions

  • Taking photographs in the galleries is allowed for personal, non-commercial use only. However, the Library reserves the right, at times, not to allow photography for reasons of rights, safety and taste.
  • Each exhibition will have clear signage noting whether or not photography is allowed.
  • Cameras and mobile phones are allowed.
  • Flash photography is not allowed.
  • Tripods are not allowed.
  • It is the visitor’s responsibility not to infringe any laws relating to rights.

Food and Drink

Please be aware that food and drink are not allowed in the Library's exhibition areas.

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