One of the most popular events organised by Guernsey Museums returns this weekend - with Geeks expected to descend on Candie Gardens.
"It’s always hip to be square," said the organisers, ahead of 'The Big Geekend' which runs across today and tomorrow with a number of different attractions to see and do.
Most of those attractions will be inside the Museum, but some participants will showcase their hobbies outside.
Among the attractions will be a look at Japanese culture, with the museums staff saying fans "will be well catered for, with themed crafts, activities and films taking place during both days. Visitors will have the chance to meet an origami artist, who will be positioned within the current exhibition To Japan And Back Again - How A Corner of Guernsey Turned Japanese."
Elsewhere in the galleries, there will be a chance to learn about many different topics including war gaming, cosplay, backgammon and Manga. There will be a camera obscura for people to try out and visitors can also learn about moths, pollinators and Asian hornets. Children can take part in a Big Geekend bug hunt, hosted by the Guernsey Biological Records Centre. During the weekend, there are also model trains, line dancing and more. On display outside, there is the hobby of living history (hosted by the Guernsey Military History Company) and live action role play is showcased by the Guernsey group Tol Galen.
One of the quirkiest features this year is a trail of tiny animals, hidden in the museum showcases for people to find.
Jo Dowding, Access & Learning Manager, explains: "a friend of the museum is a guinea pig enthusiast and also a talented model maker. He has designed 8 tiny guinea pigs and hidden them amongst the exhibits. People can pick up a quiz sheet when they arrive, with clues on,and take part. It will be a challenge because the guinea pigs are only a few millimetres in size; some have been there for a while already and nobody has noticed."
The Big Geekend takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September at Guernsey Museum from 10.00 - 16.00.
Normal admission applies, so it’s free with a Discovery Pass or £6.50 for adults, £2 for students or children aged 7-17. Under 7s are free.
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