Cider Barrels at the entrance to The Cider Press Barn
Discover Old Guernsey at Saumarez Park Folk & Costume Museum and Gift Shop
The Museum's collection of costumes and artefacts is unique in that it consists of material from within the Bailiwick of Guernsey only; that is, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. It includes mens, womens and childrens' clothes for all occasions and every accessory imaginable - hats, bags, gloves, shoes, scarves, muffs, tippets, galoshes, spats and some items whose use we can but guess!
There is also a large group of household textiles which includes not only beautifully embroidered tablecloths and early nineteenth century patchwork quilts, a layette made by the English W.V.S for Guernsey evacuees in 1940, a log-cabin quilt from the Canadian Red Cross and a wireless cushion made for King George V.
Eighteenth century garments include an embroidered silk brocade Court coat worn by a Lord Mayor and the nineteenth century clothes include silk and satin dresses worn for Sunday best and the hard-wearing working clothes made from wollen moeton and French cotton twill. The twentieth century collection reflects the stringency of two World Wars and the financial book of the 1950's and 60's. There is also a significant collection of civilian and Armed Forces uniforms, including an example from the Royal Guernsey Militia Third (North) Regiment.
The Current exhibition, "And the Bride wore ...", shows wedding dresses from 1750-1990 and "The Party Afterwards" which includes a dress worn by the film star Olivia de Havilland.
NTG Folk & Costume Museum 2010 Season
NTG Costume Department - "Behind the Wardrobe Door"
At a Glance - Exhibits of Special Interest at NTG Folk & Costume Museum
The Complete Guide to NTG Folk & Costume Museum 2010 Season
(downloadable PDF)
Museum Map 2008
(downloadable PDF)
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm from 15 March - 31 October
10.00am - 5.30pm (1 May - 31 August)
Last entries 30 minutes before closing. Closed 9th May (Liberation Day)
Private parties (including School groups) can be accommodated by prior arrangement outside of these times but only if one of the Curators is present.
Entry fees: Adults £5.00
Concessions (OAPs and Orgaised Groups of 8+): £4
Students: £1.50
National Trust and La Societe Guernesiaise Members: Free
Saumarez Park, Castel (Perry's Guide Map 15G2)
Bus Routes: 2,3,3a (Mon-Sat) 3b (Sunday)
Telephone: 255384
Email: Paul Le Pelley
FolkMuseumCurator@ntguernsey.com
Email: Gillian Lenfestey
CostumeCurator@ntguernsey.com