MOSTYN in Llandudno, Wales

Creative Tourist Posted 29 April 2021

MOSTYN is the foremost contemporary gallery and visual arts centre in Wales. Behind an impressive Edwardian terracotta facade, and topped with a landmark gold spire, in the traditional seaside town of Llandudno, the original turn of the century galleries are merged with stunning modern spaces in an award-winning architectural design. The six gallery spaces exhibit the best in international contemporary art and craft, showing artists and makers from Wales and beyond. With friendly staff, activities for all ages, a lovely shop and a bright and airy café, there’s something for everyone.

12 Vaughan StreetLlandudnoLL30 1AB View map

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What's on near MOSTYN in Llandudno, Wales

Henri Matisse The Dancer (La Danseuse) 1949

Until 11 May

ExhibitionsLiverpool

The Plant that Stowed Away at TATE Liverpool

Tate Liverpool’s new multimedia exhibition ‘The Plant that Stowed Away’ explores connections between port cities, migration, and nature using the works in its collection.

free entry

9 Mar

ExhibitionsWaterfront

For Your Pleasure: 15 Years Of DuoVision at Open Eye Gallery

Open Eye Gallery celebrates 90s queer club culture with ‘For Your Pleasure: 15 Years Of DuoVision’, a new photography display.

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Everybody was Invited to a Party, Farah Al Qasimi. Film still.

Until 31 Mar

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But Does It Speak? at the Bluecoat

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free entry

Until 31 Mar

ExhibitionsCity Centre

DaDaFest International 40

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free entry

Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool

Until 5 May

ExhibitionsLiverpool

Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool

‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.

from £0.00

Two people sitting playing a video game.

Until 27 Apr

ExhibitionsCity Centre

Art Plays Games at FACT

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Until 29 Mar

TheatreCity Centre

Shirley Valentine at Liverpool Everyman

Willy Russell’s one-woman show comes home to Liverpool Everyman, bringing the perfect ending to the theatre’s 60th birthday year.

from £11.00

Until 13 Mar

ExhibitionsLiverpool

DRUDENHAUS at Bridewell Studios

Visit the inaugural exhibition and fundraiser of brand new art collective DRUDENHAUS at Bridewell Studios.

free entry

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