Guernsey Museums is launching “a major exhibition” sharing the history of the Guernsey Dairy.
From mid-April, ‘Guernsey Milk Tales – A History of the Guernsey Dairy and Milk Production on the Island’ will be open at Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery at Candie Gardens.
The organisers say it will trace “the evolution of the Guernsey Dairy from its origins, to its 21st-century production”.
Matt Harvey, Senior Curator said it will give “an insight into what dairy farming was like in days gone by”.
“The Guernsey Dairy team has been incredibly generous with their time and expertise, giving our Guernsey Museum curators access to all the behind-the-scenes to photograph and film. This means that people can visit the exhibition and experience every part of what goes into making these iconic and much-loved island products.
“Preparing for this exhibition has allowed us to put this fascinating process into the wider island context, including enabling us to begin this journey on the farms themselves, to include the important role that local farmers play in this island story. We are very lucky to be able to host an exhibition like this.”
When the exhibition launches on 12 April, it will coincide with a special two-day event celebrating Guernsey’s farming and growing industries.
Taking place at Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, Candie Gardens on the 12 and 13 April, visitors can expect a farmers market atmosphere with some local produce for sale, guided tours of the exhibition, children’s activities, workshops and even some four-legged special guests in the Gardens.