Festive Detectives - Museum Mystery

Festive Detectives - Museum Mystery runs at the National Waterfront Museum on Sunday 22 November and Sunday 19 December, with sessions at 12.30pm and 2.30pm on both days. It's part of the museum's Museum Mystery series, and this particular one is led by Louby Lous Interactive Storytelling, an award-winning immersive theatre company. The whole thing is an interactive festive gallery show, so you're not just sitting back and watching—you're part of it.

The setup is straightforward: you tackle a case, crack the clues and solve the mystery as you go. It's recommended for ages five and over, so it works as a family outing if you've got younger ones with you. Because it's run in sessions, you'll be in a smaller group rather than a huge crowd, and you'll need to book in advance to get your spot.

It's worth remembering where you'll be, too. The National Waterfront Museum is built around 300 years of Welsh industry and innovation, with interactive exhibits and collections on display throughout. If you've got time before or after your session, you can wander through the rest of the museum and see the broader story of the region's industrial past.

Tickets are £5 per person, and with the two dates and two time slots each, there are four sessions to choose from across the two Sundays. Since you need to book ahead, it's best to sort your tickets early rather than leaving it to the last minute.