Ever fancied working for the National Trust of Guernsey? The Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park currently has vacancies for part time staff weekend positions from this September and we would be keen to hear from anyone interested in taking up the posts. The posts offer valuable work experience in a paid position for a charity […]
CONTINUE READINGJob spec for weekend staff (Sep jobs) Ever fancied working for the National Trust of Guernsey? The Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park currently has vacancies for part time staff for the 2016/17 season and would be keen to hear from anyone interested in taking up the posts. The posts offer valuable work experience in a […]
CONTINUE READINGWelcome back to ‘Collection Connection’. The series celebrates people’s special connection with the different parts of Guernsey Heritage displayed at the Folk & Costume Museum. The series will continue with a new addition every couple of weeks so return to keep up with the series going forward. Today’s Collection Connection covers the ormer shells found as part […]
CONTINUE READINGWelcome back to ‘Collection Connection’. The series celebrates people’s special connection with the different parts of Guernsey Heritage displayed at the Folk & Costume Museum. The series will continue with a new addition every couple of weeks so return to keep up with the series going forward. Today’s Collection Connection covers the pig carcass found as part […]
CONTINUE READINGEver fancied working for the National Trust of Guernsey? The Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park currently has vacancies for part time staff for the 2015 season (March – October) and would be keen to hear from anyone interested in taking up the posts. The posts offer valuable work experience in a paid position for a charity […]
CONTINUE READINGAs the first part of the ongoing series celebrating people’s special connection with different parts of Guernsey Heritage displayed at the Folk & Costume Museum today’s Collection Connection covers the Parlophone which can be found in the Parlour at the museum. Dorothe – Museum Assitant ‘The parlophone changes the museum from being a quiet place into being […]
CONTINUE READINGDo you have a favourite item or exhibit at the Folk & Costume Museum? Does any item in particular at the museum bring back your childhood memories of life on Guernsey? Do you have a personal connection or story of life in Guernsey that is tied to one of the exhibits on display? Why not share your special […]
CONTINUE READINGIf you have not had a chance already to visit our Christmas Shop at the Museum this year it will be running until Dec 21st with as usual FREE mulled wine and minced pies every friday for all visitors. As part of the Museum’s celebration of Christmas this year we will also be starting tomorrow our […]
CONTINUE READINGFollowing feedback in recent years the Folk & Costume museum has decided to launch an investigation into how much the name of the museum accurately relates to people what the museum has to offer or if as it goes ‘A rose by any other name would smell as sweet’ The museum now houses a range of attractions from Victorian recreations […]
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A double celebration here at The Folk and Costume Museum on Friday 26th April 2019. We’re celebrating the launch of a book written by NTG’s Costume Curator, Caro Drake. Entitled ‘guernsey with a small g’ the book explains the history of Guernsey’s iconic item of clothing and the role of knitting in Guernsey’s history. The […]