- 60 000 works of art
- 2 134 000 meters of film
- 1 500 000 maps
- 950 000 photographs
- 150 000 hours of sound
- 6 000 000 books and newspapers
- 40 000 manuscripts
- 1 900 cubic meters of archives - that means around 25 000 individual collections
The National Library of Wales’s collections are at your fingertips. Search through our vast collections and order material to view in the Reading Room.
See how our perception of Wales has changed. From some of the oldest maps of Wales to stunning local hand-drawn maps and everything in between. Maps are our gateway to the past.
Did you know that you can get married at the Library? With elegant rooms and stunning view over Cardigan Bay, it’s the perfect location.
Visit some of the free exhibitions at our building in Aberystwyth, and see our collections come to life.
The National Library of Wales’s collections are at your fingertips. Search through our vast collections and order material to view in the Reading Room.