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Our most recent museum development was opened by Guernsey's Lieutenant-Governor, His Excellency Air Marshall Peter Walker CB CBE on May 24, 2011

Guernsey's Lieutenant-Governor readies himself to cut the ribbon and open the new museum.

 Tableau depicting mediaeval conflict between Guernsey and France - the reason for the fomation of a Militia Tableau depicting a militia Officers' Mess with colours and trophies on display
His Excellency Air Marshall Peter Walker, Guernsey's new Lieutenant-Governor steadies his sword arm before cutting the ribbon to open the new museum. Culture and Leisure Minister Mike O'Hara looks on, together with GHIAC re-enactor Brian Garner in militia uniform. On entering the museum the first display dramatically illustrates the reason for the original formation of a Guernsey Militia. The French made many attempts to take the Channel Islands from the English crown. Tableau depicting a Militia Officers' Mess with original RGM colours displayed on the walls. Push buttons on the caption panel allow visitors to highlight individual items within the display.

The new Royal Guernsey Militia Museum at Castle Cornet is located above the RGLI Museum in the upper floor of the Hospital building and is the culmination of a project which has taken several years to reach fruition.

Royal Guernsey Militia uniforms and weapons

The Museum tells the story of the Island Militia from its creation in the 13th Century up to the point when it was disbanded just before World War II. Visitors will experience a wealth of vibrant colours from the newly conserved uniforms which date back to the middle of the 18th Century. A great deal of time and care has been spent restoring this stunning collection of swords and firearms. Life-size historical figure models feature among the displays which also include videos and a database of all the Museum’s photographs from its Militia Archive. Visitors are able to browse through the archive to see if they can find images of their ancestors who served in the Militia in days gone by. The research and objects throughout the Museum are all brought together by excellent design featuring superb graphics and images. 

 		 RGM Infantry uniform and headgear

 

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