THE FALKLAND ISLANDS MUSEUM & NATIONAL TRUST stewards a large collection of artefacts yet unseen by the public. These artefacts, that range from items left in the aftermath of 1982, to the larger items in our collection such as the Sea King Search & Rescue helicopter flown by The Duke of Cambridge while on tour in the Islands in 2012, tell stories that have a pivotal role to play in understanding our past – and our collective future.
As part of our responsibility for these cultural assets of national significance, we are building a new home that will finish the stories that began at the award winning Historic Dockyard Museum in 2014.
OUR AIM? A purpose-built facility measuring 20m by 60m that will allow the Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust to deliver on its mission in ways that right now, it can only imagine.
With four galleries, and hundreds of new objects on display, the public will be able to uncover hidden histories, re-imagine familiar stories, and reflect on their connection to the Islands.
Preserve
We believe that our collection and cultural asset of national significance deserves the best possible home.
We will:
Connect
We believe we have a unique opportunity to share our stories, aspiring to include voices from across the world.
We will:
Experience
We believe that the best way to learn is by allowing the public access to these treasures.
We will:
If you would like to help us in out fundraising efforts you can do so using the link below.
Thank you!
The Historic Dockyard Museum is a fantastic asset for the Falklands but what it doesn't do is encompass enough storage space. The smaller items in our collection are at Britannia House in cardboard boxes - the larger items are stored in garages, warehouses, sheds and containers—all unsuitable homes for the history and heritage of our Islands. We are now at a point where we have to consider whether or not we can take any more donations.
The new facility will give us 360m² in storage space which will ensure that a fundamental part of our heritage is not lost. The new building will also provide us with 960m² of space for the new galleries—galleries that will complete the stories started at the Historic Dockyard Museum. This project is of immeasurable cultural value and national resonance. This extension of our award winning museum will allow us to share more of the Falklands with the rest of the world.
Having the responsibility of saving the heritage of a nation on your shoulders is a massive burden and we need your financial commitment to make certain we cross that threshold. Our campaign has already garnered encouraging support from the Friends of the Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust and the Jane Cameron National Archives, and from the Falkland Islands Government.
We set out on this journey 4 years ago and we hope that you will consider supporting us on the rest of our journey. Please secure your place in Falklands history by donating to our campaign.
Thank you.
Andrea Barlow
Director
Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust
Historic Dockyard Museum - Stanley - Falkland Islands