DIARY OF EVENTS 2003

JANUARY - FEBRUARY

MARCH - APRIL

MAY - JUNE

JULY - AUGUST

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

Previous Exhibitions | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004


  "What's On" in  JANUARY and FEBRUARY 2003

1st - 31st January 2003

The Museum will be closed for the month of January

Staff will be working normal office hours and may be contacted in the usual way.
Click here for contact information

1st February – 9th March 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Exhibition Gallery.
Open daily 10am - 4pm

BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Photographers from over 60 countries entered more than 18,500 slides into the 2002 BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. The 101 winning and commended images from the competition will be touring over 30 venues around the UK and more than 40 venues in 16 countries worldwide during 2003. Catch this highly acclaimed exhibition of wildlife photography at the award winning Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery.
For further information please contact Guernsey Museum on +44 (0) 1481 726518 Email: Rose Rankilor via our contacts page
Exhibition Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/wildphoto

1st February - 31 December 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Foyer & Corridor Walls

25 YEARS OF EXHIBITIONS

A display of posters from exhibitions shown in Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery during the past 25 years

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  "What’s On" in  MARCH and APRIL 2003

Continuing until 9th March 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Exhibition Gallery.
Open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Photographers from over 60 countries entered more than 18,500 slides into the 2002 BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. The 101 winning and commended images from the competition will be touring over 30 venues around the UK and more than 40 venues in 16 countries worldwide during 2003. Catch this highly acclaimed exhibition of wildlife photography at the award winning Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery.
For further information please contact Guernsey Museum on +44 (0) 1481 726518 Email: Rose Rankilor via our contacts page
Exhibition Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/wildphoto

27th March 2003

Castle Cornet and Fort Grey re-open for the season
Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery changes to summer opening hours (10am - 5pm)

March 13th – June 1st 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Exhibition and Rona Cole Galleries.

ANNIVERSARY ART

This year marks the silver anniversary of the award winning Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery, which celebrates its 25th year by showcasing some of the best of its collection. A rich and varied art exhibition that presents a selection of works acquired each year since 1978. For further details please contact Guernsey Museum on +44 (0) 1481 726518 Email: Rose Rankilor via our contacts page. View online catalogue...

14th - 16th March 2003

All sites

Easter Festival of Living History

Costumed performers offer a selection of Living History performances and storytelling at all our sites

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  "What’s On" in MAY and JUNE 2003

Continuing until 1st June 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Exhibition + Rona Cole Galleries.

ANNIVERSARY ART

This year marks the silver anniversary of the award winning Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery, which celebrates its 25th year by showcasing some of the best of its collection. A rich and varied art exhibition that presents a selection of works acquired each year since 1978. For further details please contact Guernsey Museum on +44 (0) 1481 726518 Email: Rose Rankilor via our contacts page. View online catalogue...

3rd May – 1st June 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Foyer 

Occupation Memories

A display to mark the anniversary of the Liberation of Guernsey from occupation by German Forces 1940-1945.
Local people are on hand to share their experiences. 

14th June 2003

All three sites
Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Cornet and Fort Grey

THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY

Each year, on this day Guernsey Museums & Galleries offer FREE ENTRY to all its sites. A 21 gun salute is fired from Castle Cornet, accompanied by military music and the Elizabeth College Cadets. At Fort Grey and Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery staff dress in costume and host a number of special events. See the local Press for details.

19th June – 9th Oct 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Exhibition Gallery

The Story of The Guernsey Tomato

Is it a fruit? Or is it a vegetable? One thing’s for certain: the tomato was once a local staple and the mainstay of the island’s economy. The award winning Guernsey Museum & Art gallery is the venue for this major exhibition, which celebrates one of Guernsey ’s greatest industries. For further details please contact Guernsey Museum on +44 (0) 1481 726518 or Email: Rose Rankilor via our contacts page.

Includes: ‘I remember it well....’Reminiscence programme. Talk to those who remember the hey-day of the tomato industry. More information...

19th June – 9th Oct 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Rona Cole Gallery

Paintings From the Permanent Collection

An exhibition of works with a horticultural flavour, to accompany the Guernsey Tomato exhibition.

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 "What’s On" in  JULY and AUGUST 2003

Continuing until 9th Oct 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Exhibition Gallery

The Story of The Guernsey Tomato

Is it a fruit? Or is it a vegetable? One thing’s for certain: the tomato was once a local staple and the mainstay of the island’s economy. The award winning Guernsey Museum & Art gallery is the venue for this major exhibition, which celebrates one of Guernsey ’s greatest industries. For further details please contact Guernsey Museum on +44 (0) 1481 726518 or Email: Rose Rankilor via our contacts page.

Includes: ‘I remember it well....’Reminiscence programme. Talk to those who remember the hey-day of the tomato industry. More information...

Continuing until 9th Oct 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Rona Cole Gallery

Paintings From the Permanent Collection

An exhibition of works with a horticultural flavour, to accompany the Guernsey Tomato exhibition.


Outdoor Theatre Castle Cornet

Tuesday 1st - Saturday 5th July 2003 (Excl. Friday 4th)

Festival Players present 'The Comedy of Errors' by William Shakespeare

Castle Cornet (Open Air Theatre) More information...
Evening performances only, starting at 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm); matinee on Saturday 5th at 2 p.m.

Tickets: available from Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery
    telephone booking line for all theatrical events 712240 (May 15th - August 31st 10am - 5pm daily)
    Refunds only issued more than 10 days before any performance 
    In the event of bad weather telephone the Museum Information line 8039 on the day


Wednesday 23rd - Saturday 26 July 2003

Illyria present 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' from the Arabian Nights

Castle Cornet (Open Air Theatre) More information...
Performances start 7pm (doors open 6.15pm); Matinee : Saturday July 26th  2pm

Tickets: available from Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery
    telephone booking line for all theatrical events 712240 (May 15th - August 31st 10am - 5pm daily)
    Refunds only issued more than 10 days before any performance
    In the event of bad weather telephone the Museum Information line 8039 on the day


Saturday 16th;  Tuesday 18th - Sunday 24th August 2003

Oddsocks Productions present 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare

Castle Cornet (Open Air Theatre) More information...
Evening performances start 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm) with a matinee on Saturday 16th at 2pm
Note there are no performances on Sunday 17th August & Monday 18th August

Tickets: available from Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery
    telephone booking line for all theatrical events 712240 (May 15th - August 31st 10am - 5pm daily)
    Refunds only issued more than 10 days before any performance 
    In the event of bad weather telephone the Museum Information line 8039 on the day

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  "What’s On" in SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER 2003

Continuing until 9th Oct 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Exhibition Gallery

The Story of The Guernsey Tomato

Is it a fruit? Or is it a vegetable? One thing’s for certain: the tomato was once a local staple and the mainstay of the island’s economy. The award winning Guernsey Museum & Art gallery is the venue for this major exhibition, which celebrates one of Guernsey ’s greatest industries. For further details please contact Guernsey Museum on +44 (0) 1481 726518 or Email: Rose Rankilor via our contacts page.

Includes: ‘I remember it well....’Reminiscence programme. Talk to those who remember the hey-day of the tomato industry. More information...

Continuing until 9th Oct 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Rona Cole Gallery

Paintings From the Permanent Collection

An exhibition of works with a horticultural flavour, to accompany the Guernsey Tomato exhibition.

16th Oct – 31st Dec 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Exhibition Gallery

A Gathering of Folk

Award winning local photographer Mark Leightley stages the home leg of his national portrait exhibition dedicated to folk music artistes, first shown in London's Oxford Street Virgin Megastore. The Guernsey Museum will house 50 black and white photographs of musicians who have all had a major impact on folk music, from the early 60s through to the present day, complete with biographies. Among the stars are Ralph McTell, Tom Paxton, Fairport Convention Maddy Prior and Martin Carthy. More information...

16th Oct – 31st Dec 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Rona Cole Gallery

Guernsey Folk

An exhibition of paintings from the permanent collection on the theme 'Guernsey Folk', featuring character studies by 19th century local artist Peter Le Lievre

31st October 2003

Castle Cornet and Fort Grey close for the winter
Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery reverts to winter opening hours (10am - 4pm)

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  "What’s On" in NOVEMBER and DECEMBER 2003

Continuing until 31st Dec 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Exhibition Gallery

A Gathering of Folk

Award winning local photographer Mark Leightley stages the home leg of his national portrait exhibition dedicated to folk music artistes, first shown in London's Oxford Street Virgin Megastore. The Guernsey Museum will house 50 black and white photographs of musicians who have all had a major impact on folk music, from the early 60s through to the present day, complete with biographies. Among the stars are Ralph McTell, Tom Paxton, Fairport Convention Maddy Prior and Martin Carthy. More information...

Continuing until 31st Dec 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Rona Cole Gallery

Guernsey Folk

An exhibition of paintings from the permanent collection on the theme 'Guernsey Folk', featuring character studies by 19th century local artist Peter Le Lievre

1st - 31st December 2003

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery - Café Victoria
Open daily 10am - 4pm
(closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day)

Visit Café Victoria for Christmas Fayre and traditional foods at reasonable prices.

Special offers in the Museum Shop throughout the month. 

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This page was last updated: 30-Jul-2004