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We exist to help protect and preserve the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia 🐧 Charity undertaking conservation work on the island of South Georgia

29/10/2026

Helen, the South Georgia Museum Assistant Curator, shared what she most looks forward to when returning to the island:

“What I always look forward to when I come back to South Georgia is getting back to our tangible work. Caring for the collections, being hands on and developing new ideas for the museum's spaces. On returning, checking the collections stores and making sure the objects are all stored away safely is a moment I anticipate throughout boreal summer. I breathe a sigh of relief then!”

Visitors can explore more about the museum’s work, collections and history on the South Georgia Museum website in the comments.

27/10/2026

Have you checked out the Key Table, the first part of the Whale Memorial, like this curious chap?

You can sponsor a rivet to remember South Georgia’s whales and explore the story of the Whale Memorial in the comments.

📷 Tom Coupe

26/10/2026

Who will you send a postcard to?

We’re down to the final week to send a touch of South Georgia magic across the world this Christmas, and your £30 donation helps safeguard the island’s wildlife, heritage, and environment.

If you’d like to be part of this year’s festive Albatross Airmail run, now’s the moment: https://shorturl.at/Z1QMU

(Please note, this is not an example of a postcard you may receive)

23/10/2026

Quest - Shackleton’s final expedition - marked both an ending and a beginning. As we spent the first part of the year exploring the stories of the Endurance crew, we’re now turning to the new faces who stepped aboard Quest in 1921.

Following the end of World War I Shackleton was restless. He told his wife Emily, “I am no good at anything but being away in the wilds with just men. I feel of no use to anyone unless I am outfacing the storm in wild lands.”

So he started planning another polar expedition. The endeavour was underwritten by his friend John Quiller Rowett for what became the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition - Shackleton’s last voyage and the closing chapter of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing the stories of these Quest crew members - the specialists, the young recruits, and the polar veterans who stepped forward for Shackleton’s final chapter.

📷 Crowds flock to the river side to watch Quest sail past. Image courtesy of Rowett-Chojecki Family Collection.

22/10/2026

Our seal friend is keeping an eye on the whales…

This is the Track‑a‑Whale bracelet - a colourful way to follow a real whale as their journey through the seas. Each bracelet supports vital conservation work.

Start following a whale’s tale in the comments.

(One of the seals is modelling the bracelet playfully photoshopped, of course, showing off just how charming these colours look.)

20/10/2026

One of our new Operations Assistant, Rebecca, shared her first impressions after arriving on South Georgia:

“I am blown away by how amazing the surroundings are! We have been super lucky to have nice weather, which allowed me to go out on my first hike to Maiviken hut and see some really beautiful views along the way.”

South Georgia inspires everyone who has the chance to explore it in person or online. Your support helps SGHT, FOSGI, and our partners to safeguard these landscapes, conserve their heritage, and protect the wildlife that depends on them. You can make a difference today by supporting SGHT and FOSGI (see the comments for how).

📷 Rebecca Nicolson

19/10/2026

The South Georgia mail ship is loading, but there’s still time (just!) to get your message aboard! So far this year, we've written postcards in English, Norweigan, French and more!

Donate today and we’ll send you a mystery postcard from South Georgia, featuring your personal message and posted from one of the most remote places on Earth.

Your words could be on the next ship, donate to get yours in the comments.

(Please note, this is not an example of a postcard you may receive)

16/10/2026

Our new Operations Manager (On-Island), Jane, shared her first impressions of South Georgia:

“I can’t believe we’re actually here and living this dream! For me, one of my favourite things has been how beautiful and pristine Grytviken looked on our arrival, with a blanket of snow covering everywhere and the sunshine sparkling on the water. Truly stunning!"

Jane’s words capture what makes South Georgia so extraordinary and why protecting this remarkable place matters. If you’d like to help us and our partners safeguard its wildlife, heritage, and landscapes for the future, please consider supporting SGHT or FOSGI (see the comments for how).

📷 Jane Cooper.

Address

Verdant Works, West Henderson's Wynd
Dundee
DD15BT

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441382229792

Website

http://www.sgmuseum.gs/, http://www.sght.org/, https://www.sghtonline.gs/

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