One of the big Jersey attractions this Summer is the Marilyn Monroe exhibition which runs at the Jersey Museum in St Helier on the Channel Islands until 30 September 2010.  There’s a display of costumes worn in films and personal clothing and items worn by the Hollywood legend.

Marilyn exhibition poster

Costume from Niagra (1952)

Satin leotard from Life Magazine shoot (1958)

Marilyn film posters

Beaded dress from Some Like It Hot (1959) & leotard from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

Costume from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

The infamous calendar girl photos (1949)

I’m not a great film buff or Marilyn Monroe fan but I really enjoyed the exhibition.