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 October31 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.