Guernsey
Museums and Galleries
Provisional
2012 Programme (January - May)
EXHIBITIONS
Guernsey
Museum and Art Gallery
Closed until 28 January
All Year
Art of
the Month
The
Discovery Room
Family activity room, including the Cabinets of Curiosity and dressing
up plus the ‘Time Warp’ takes us to a cabin on the RMS Titanic. Look out for special activities in the school
holidays.
The
Rona Cole Art Gallery – New for Spring 2011
A display of the Museum’s most prestigious and best-loved paintings,
including The People’s Choice, selected
by islanders.
28 January to 22 September
The
Story of Guernsey
Brian
White Gallery
28 January – 25 March
Wildlife
Photographer of the Year 2011
The return of this popular international touring exhibition. Plus Foyer
Display, 201 Squadron Memorabilia.
Brian
White Gallery
31 March- Monday 7 May
From
the Earth to the Solar System
A stunning look at the planets, moons and other objects which make up
our solar system in this exhibition created by NASA. Plus Foyer Display The Falklands War 1982
Guernsey Museums & Galleries Opening Times 2012
Guernsey
Museum and Art Gallery
28
January Opens (Saturday)
10am – 4pm
30
March – 28 October Summer opening hours
10am-5pm
29
October – 31 December
10am-4pm
Note that reduced admission charges may apply from September due to
re-arrangement of the Story of Guernsey.
Castle
Cornet
30
March Opens (Friday)
Open 10am – 5pm
28
October (Sunday) Closes
Includes:
Story of Castle Cornet, Maritime Museum,
201 Squadron Museum, RGLI Regimental Museum, Royal Guernsey Militia Museum
“Pop in for a Pound” Adult or Senior turning up at 4pm or later to be
allowed in for £1. If they retain their ticket they can have £1 off a Heritage
Pass, 4 venue pass or normal Castle admission later.
Fort
Grey
30
March Opens (Friday)
Open 10am – 4.30pm
28
October (Sunday) Closes
EVENTS
Fri 6- Mon 9 April
Castle Cornet, 10am-5pm
Easter
Festival of Living History (with GHIAC)
Sat 26 May
Castle Cornet
La Nuit des Musees / Museums at
Night / FOTOSHOW 2012
The Castle and its Museums will open during the evening with ‘behind the
scenes’ talks from the curators, guided tours and family activities as part of
this Europe-wide event. This year’s event is linked to the Guernsey Photography
Festival which will present an exciting programme of
outdoor photography projections with live music at the castle.