Many remain in Cardiff, including the statues of Lord Ninian in the civic centre and 'The Elf' in St Fagans.

BBC: Stolen statue

The institution said it remained committed to delivering key projects, including the redevelopment of St Fagans: Natural History Museum and providing a National Museum of Natural Sciences.

BBC: National Museum Wales: 23 posts go, 111 jobs to change

The museum currently employs 650 staff at sites across Wales, including Cardiff, St Fagans, the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea and the National Slate Museum in Llanberis.

BBC: National Museum Wales: 23 posts go, 111 jobs to change