Guernsey Museum at Candie
Candie Gardens
St Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 1UG
+44 (0)1481 226518 museums@gov.gg View Map Visit WebsiteGuernsey Museum houses several permanent exhibitions, including the Archaeology of Guernsey, Treasures From Around the World and the Folklore of Guernsey, as well as the Rona Cole Gallery, showcasing 200 works of art ingeniously displayed using pull-out drawers to make the best use of a small space.
In addition, the museum has a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions. (For details, please visit the Guernsey Museums' website.) There is also the Discovery Room for families, which includes the Cabinet of Curiosities, old-fashioned games to play and a very popular 'Timewarp' play area that changes theme each year.
Guernsey Arts also host a public art space, which shows a rolling programme of local art displays.
Browse the gift shop for quality books and original souvenirs. Café Victoria offers light meals and snacks with lovely views over the harbour. Then walk around the restored Victorian Candie Gardens and see the statues of Victor Hugo and Queen Victoria.
From May to September, free band concerts are held every Sunday afternoon at 15.00. Please check the Guernsey Street Festival website for the schedule.
2026 opening dates, times and entry prices
Opening times
Open 7 days a week, including bank holidays:
30 January to 24 March 10:00 - 16:00
25 March to 1 November 10:00 - 17:00
2 November to 31 December* 10:00 - 16:00
*Closing at 14:00 on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and closing 14:00 on New Year's Eve.
Admission
Adults - £7
Children 7-17 years and students (with a valid student card) - £2
Accompanied children under 7 - free
Or buy a Discovery Pass for £24 – this annual pass is valid for 12 months and allows the adult holder seasonal entry to Castle Cornet, Guernsey Museum, Fort Grey and the German Naval Signals Headquarters, and all accompanying children under 18 years go free.
Free entry to shop and café.
Tour groups should be booked in advance by emailing museums@gov.gg or telephoning Visitor Services on 01481 226518.
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