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The Discovery Room is a very recent development which opened in July 2011. It is the first phase of a project to gradually refurbish all the public areas at Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery. In space formerly occupied by the original Rona Cole Gallery, the Discovery Room provides a stimulating activity environment for visiting groups and individuals. It is effectively a flexible use area and site for hands-on activities and is particularly well used during the school holidays. The small permanent displays within the Discovery Room present a 'Cabinet of Curiosities approach, reflecting the diversity of the museum's collections.

The Discovery Room, Guernsey Museum, view from the entrance with 'Cabinet of Curiosities' showcases on the right  
The Discovery Room, Guernsey Museum, 'Cabinet of Curiosities' showcases with newly-restored porpoise model above. The Discovery Room logo (developed from the sun mask in the adjacent case) disguises the doors of a storeroom.
   The Discovery Room, Guernsey Museum, view towards the entrance with the period room setting to one side
  The Discovery Room, Guernsey Museum, period room setting using the Guernsey-based novel the Book of Ebenezer Le Page as an inspiration.   The Discovery Room, Guernsey Museum, the alcoves below the 'Cabinet of Curiosities' showcases contain large robust items which may be touched  
The Discovery Room, Guernsey Museum, 'Cabinet of Curiosities' showcase.   The Discovery Room, Guernsey Museum, 'Cabinet of Curiosities' showcase.   The Discovery Room, Guernsey Museum, 'Cabinet of Curiosities' showcase.

The changes to the facilities at Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery will ultimately see the main permanent displays renewed but the creation of a new permanent art gallery is the next priority, scheduled for completion in 2012. Like the smaller space it will replace, the new art gallery will bear the name of the late Rona Cole, first director of the museum service.

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