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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National Trust of Guernsey is privileged to safeguard two garments belonging to the late Olivia de Havilland 1916 – 2020 A striking haute-couture, burnt-orange DIOR cocktail dress containing a bespoke boned structure including built in suspender belts, embellished with matching dress jewellery and earrings, forms one half of the display. Of distinct pertinence to Guernsey’s […]
The Museum Courtyard will host a park-up exhibition for the Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club (GCVC) on Sunday 30 August from 3pm. More details will be available closer to the time, but for now, Save the Date for Guernsey’s Classic cars in a superb heritage setting. The Museum Shop will be open for the early part […]