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We invite you to learn more about our team and our work. Through our social media and blogs you can discover the stories and activities of our work on island. Together, we strive to inspire a sense of wonder and responsibility for the planet we all share, whilst encouraging responsible travel and tourism. Join us on our journey...

April 2010: End of season & New painting of Southern Venturer donated to the collection.
April 2010: End of season & New painting of Southern Venturer donated to the collection.

April 2010   READ ALL ABOUT IT! New painting of Southern Venturer donated to the collection. An eagerly awaited parcel arrived at the South Georgia Museum this week – an amazing painting of the factory ship Southern Venturer. The painting was completed by artist and ex-whaler George Cummings

March 2010: Historic Images Around The Station, Fundraising Initiatives & Bridget Steed Blog
March 2010: Historic Images Around The Station, Fundraising Initiatives & Bridget Steed Blog

The history of Grytviken came alive recently when Bridget Steed projected a range of historic images around the station. SGHT’s new PR & Marketing Manager, Ruth Fraser, gives us an update on current fundraising initiatives. Museum Assistant and resident artist, Bridget Steed, recently organised an art exhibition

February 2010: News
February 2010: News

NEWS Our latest addition to the team, Jane Hill, arrived in South Georgia at the end of January. Having spent many years teaching in the Falkland Islands, she is hoping to share her South Georgia experiences with schools in the UK. She is really enjoying

January 2010: Theodor Andersson, New Member & Christmas
January 2010: Theodor Andersson, New Member & Christmas

January 2010 A new exhibition at the Museum on the photography of Theodor Andersson was recently officially opened by the Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Alan Huckle. This month we welcome a new member to the Museum team! Happy New Year from all at the

December 2009: Ruth & Elsa’s Blog
December 2009: Ruth & Elsa’s Blog

RUTH’S BLOG We’ve been having a very busy time here at the museum since I arrived around a month ago. It’s my first time here in South Georgia and I have come along with my husband Keiron, who is one of the two Government Officers.

September 2009: AINSLIE’S and BRIDGET’S Blog
September 2009: AINSLIE’S and BRIDGET’S Blog

The 2009/10 season at South Georgia Museum started last week with the arrival of Ainslie Wilson (General Manager) and Bridget Steed (Museum Assistant). AINSLIE’S BLOG Welcome back to the South Georgia Museum Blog for another season. Returning to South Georgia now is like coming home

Alert In The Falkland Islands By Sally Poncet
Alert In The Falkland Islands By Sally Poncet

Alert‘s hydrographic survey operations in South Georgia came to an end on April 13 1930. Later that month she was slipped on the Marine Biological Station slip at King Edward Point and lay on a cradle between two boatsheds until sometime in the early 1930s

June 2009: Carr Maritime Gallery & new eHive Collection database
June 2009: Carr Maritime Gallery & new eHive Collection database

Carr Maritime Gallery We now have images from the Carr Maritime Gallery on our website. eHive Collections Database We are happy to announce the launch of the new South Georgia Museum online database. The new system is called eHive and it was specially designed for

January 2009: Ainslie Wilson – General Manager’s Blog
January 2009: Ainslie Wilson – General Manager’s Blog

Ainslie Wilson – General Manager’s Blog Time for another update from South Georgia Museum. As general manager of the museum I am responsible for the day to day running of the museum and shop. This includes organising cleaning and maintenance, manning of the shop, stock