As Guernsey marks the 80th anniversary of Liberation from German Occupation, a special set of nine exhibitions and displays has been created to honour this defining chapter in the island’s story.
Located at key cultural and historical sites, visitors can explore personal stories, artworks, historical artefacts and photographs that bring the era vividly to life.
Guernsey Museums are very proud to have collaborated with Guernsey Arts, Island Archives, Guille-Allès Public Library, Guernsey, The Priaulx Library, Guernsey, the Royal Court, Blue Ormer, Marco Tersigni and Simon Hamon, to create this compelling tribute to Guernsey’s wartime experience.
- The Liberation Timeline – George Crossan Gallery, Market Building: 10th April – 23rd June
- The War Is Over – The Grand Hall Royal Court: 15th April – 16th June
- Island Memories Project: Liberation 80 – Guernsey Museum Foyer: 28th March – 5th October
- Dear Unknown Friend – Greenhouse Gallery – Guernsey Museum: 28th March – 22nd June
- Surrender, Liberation and Recovery – The German Story – Guernsey Museum Terrace: 28th April – 23rd June
- Papers, Please – Island Archives: 14th April – 23rd June
- Dark Chapter – Guille-Allès Library: 14th April – 23rd June
- Past And Present: 80 Years of Freedom Trail – Visitor Information Centre – Market Square: 8th May – 29th August
- Liberation: Re-Occupation & Recovery – Priaulx Library: 15th April – 16th June
Why not also visit the German Naval Signals Headquarters? Open 26th March – 2nd November
Explore the headquarters if the German Naval Commander of the Channel Islands. This WWII bunker complex has been restored and includes impressive displays of occupation equipment including Enigma enciphering machines.
