The prize winners in a souvenir photograph with PS Nanty and Mr Lucas

Museum club members who have contributed to the promotion of historical education were awarded recently by the National Museum of History.

Principal Secretary for Sports and Culture, Patrick Nanty; museum director Allen Lucas, other officials and parents were on hand for the ceremony, held at the National Museum of History building on State House Avenue.

According to senior museum curator Marie-May Tirant, the ceremony, sponsored by the Children's Fund, is an annual event organised to reward museum club members for their achievements in various educational activities during the year.

Both of the country's two museums -- the National Museum of History and the Museum of Natural History -- held essay and poem writing competitions in different categories, with the winners recognised at the ceremony.

Members also received prizes for excellent attendance in the clubs' activities, with six active club members rewarded for their participation in the different events. 

An exhibition was on show at the National Museum of history with creative art works, writings and poems by club members.

During the year the museum club also organised activities like island excursions, sponsored walks and exploring nature trails.

The ceremony was the last activity that the National Museum of History holds in the building, as it is expected to move to another location next year.

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