Maritime Museum And Occupation Tapestry Gallery | Jersey Heritage
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:10
Maritime Museum And Occupation Tapestry Gallery | Jersey Heritage
An interactive adventure about Jersey’s seafaring history and the Island’s story during World War II
Opening times
2026
1 March to 31 October
Daily 10am to 5pm
1 November to 31 December
Daily 10am to 4pm
Closure dates
Christmas
24,25,26 and 31 December and 1 January
Pricing
Jersey Heritage Members go FREE – become a
Member today.
Children aged under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult or responsible person aged 16+
Buy your 7 day Heritage Pass
. Unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days.
2026
Adult (16+)
£15.45
Child or Student
£10.25
Senior (65+)
£13.95
Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children or students)
£46.45
Occupation Tapestry Gallery only
£6.30
Discounts and free entry
Jersey Heritage Members
Free
Children under 6 years
Free
Non-pre booked groups of 10 or more adults or seniors
10% (at our discretion)
Disabled visitors pay the normal admission
Free admission for up to two carers
Société Jersiaise Members
Free
Friends of Liverpool Maritime Museum
Free
Occupation Tapestry workers
Free for Occupation Tapestry Gallery
Museums Association Members
Free
International Council of Museums (ICOM) members
Free
Réseau des Musées de Normandie - Muséopass Card
Free
Friends of Manx National Heritage
Free
Explore more for less! 7 days unlimited entry with the Heritage Pass.
Location
View Larger Map
Address
New North Quay, St Helier, JE2 3ND
Phone
+44 (0)1534 811 043
Parking
Waterfront, the Esplanade, Pier Road and Sand Street
Parking in Jersey
For guidance read
this
Bus route
All in-bound busses to Liberation Station
Cycle route
1,1a and 5
What3words location finder
jukebox.quibble.honest
Facilities
Visitor charter
Click here
WIFI
Available on site
Gift shop
The Jersey Heritage gift shop, selling gifts and souvenirs is on-site
Payment
Can be made by debit, credit card, in sterling
No dogs allowed, except assistance dogs.
Click here to read the policy
Take a Break Bags
Fidget and sensory toys to help anyone who needs to take a break whilst on-site
Groups
Book your group visit here
Prices
Discounted entry is applicable to booked groups of 10+ or more adults or seniors (combination thereof). There is no requirement to book if your group is fewer than 10 people.
Adult £13.15
Senior £14.25
Child/Student £10.25
Entrance to Occupation Tapestry Gallery only £6.30
Private guided tours can be arranged by advanced booking – £120 per tour – duration approx. 1 hr.
Educational Visits
Jersey Schools please email the Education Team
email us.
Overseas educational / youth groups please email complete the
enquiry form
.
Parking
There is no coach parking on-site. Please speak with your coach operator regarding drop-off and pickup points.
Interpretation language
Film audio and interpretation panels in English, with some with French
Occupation Tapestry Gallery panels in English and French
Occupation Tapestry Gallery touchscreens in English, French and German
Access
At Jersey Heritage we are committed to ensuring that all visitors can engage with and enjoy our sites and exhibitions. Our access statements have been developed to provide clear information, removing as much guess work as we can. Additionally, we have created visual stories aimed at enhancing the experience for individuals with diverse needs. These resources have been thoughtfully developed to support inclusion and help make our sites a welcoming space for all.
Read our access statement
here.
Read our
visual story
Disabled visitors pay the normal admission with free admission for up to two carers.
Discover the Maritime Museum
An interactive adventure at the Jersey Maritime Museum. Explore stories of the Island’s seafaring history and experience what life was like during World War II.
Immerse yourself in the Island’s shipbuilding past with songs and stories of the sea, Jersey privateers and pirates, and maritime legends. Learn hands-on about the tides and designing a ship. Then follow the story of Jersey’s seafood, beach and seaside entertainment. Our ‘Wave Rider’ exhibit celebrates the Island’s surfing heritage, from international surf competitions to sustainable surfboard designs.
In the harbour behind the Museum, look out for the historic Jersey boats of the Heritage Fleet lovingly restored by Jersey Heritage boat shop volunteers – the unique story of each boat can be discovered in an interpretation panel on the harbourside.
Explore
Here are some of our favourite photos from the Maritime Museum
More
More
Occupation Tapestry Gallery
Also on-site at the museum is the Occupation Tapestry Gallery , this gallery shows 13 panels of the tapestry woven by Islanders, which depicts a life of hardship during the five years of Occupation by German armed forces during the Second World War. Each panel was then woven by one of the twelve parishes which make up the Island. The story of the German Occupation unfolds as you move around the gallery and each of the tapestry panels has an interactive screen in front of it.
In this Occupation Museum there are also first- hand stories recorded from people who lived through the German Occupation of Jersey, there is also a film telling the story of the Tapestry and other stories from the Occupation on the large screen in the area at the back of the gallery. Find out more about the
German Occupation of Jersey
.
More
More
Heritage Pass
Explore more for less
Get unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days with a Heritage Pass.
More
More
Exhibitions and Events
Find out more about the exhibitions at the Maritime Museum
What's On
Wave Riders
Celebrate 100 years of surfing in Jersey, from the first beach huts and wooden boards of the 1920s to the international surfing competitions
What's On
Jersey’s Titanic Story
There were ten Jersey passengers and crew members on board the RMS Titanic when it left Southampton on 10 April 1912
Arrival
How to get to the Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery
Located in the heart of St Helier, the Maritime Museum is towards the end of the New North Quay. There is no parking at the Museum.
Read our
access guide
for more information.
Explore
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History
The Prospero of Jersey
According to an entry for 20 September 1862 in the Jersey Shipping Register, the Prospero was a 198-ton brig built in FC Clarke’s yard.
History
Island at war
The Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi forces during World War II, read one woman's extraordinary story.
History
Oyster fishing and farming industry
Oysters have long been an important part of Jersey, not only its fishing industry but also its wider culture, heritage, and identity.
Places to Visit
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
A picturesque country farm estate from the 15th century sharing the story of Jersey’s rural life.
Places to Visit
Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.
More
Signal Station
The Island’s only working signal station is at Fort Regent, displaying weather warnings and signals for special occasions.
Read more
Listen
Download the Podcast
We take a look at the story of Howard D, Jersey’s first motor lifeboat, and the rest of the historic fleet on display outside the Maritime Museum.
Download the podcasts from your normal podcast provider.
Listen online
An interactive adventure about Jersey’s seafaring history and the Island’s story during World War II
Opening times
2026
1 March to 31 October
Daily 10am to 5pm
1 November to 31 December
Daily 10am to 4pm
Closure dates
Christmas
24,25,26 and 31 December and 1 January
Pricing
Jersey Heritage Members go FREE – become a
Member today.
Children aged under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult or responsible person aged 16+
Buy your 7 day Heritage Pass
. Unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days.
2026
Adult (16+)
£15.45
Child or Student
£10.25
Senior (65+)
£13.95
Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children or students)
£46.45
Occupation Tapestry Gallery only
£6.30
Discounts and free entry
Jersey Heritage Members
Free
Children under 6 years
Free
Non-pre booked groups of 10 or more adults or seniors
10% (at our discretion)
Disabled visitors pay the normal admission
Free admission for up to two carers
Société Jersiaise Members
Free
Friends of Liverpool Maritime Museum
Free
Occupation Tapestry workers
Free for Occupation Tapestry Gallery
Museums Association Members
Free
International Council of Museums (ICOM) members
Free
Réseau des Musées de Normandie - Muséopass Card
Free
Friends of Manx National Heritage
Free
Explore more for less! 7 days unlimited entry with the Heritage Pass.
Location
View Larger Map
Address
New North Quay, St Helier, JE2 3ND
Phone
+44 (0)1534 811 043
Parking
Waterfront, the Esplanade, Pier Road and Sand Street
Parking in Jersey
For guidance read
this
Bus route
All in-bound busses to Liberation Station
Cycle route
1,1a and 5
What3words location finder
jukebox.quibble.honest
Facilities
Visitor charter
Click here
WIFI
Available on site
Gift shop
The Jersey Heritage gift shop, selling gifts and souvenirs is on-site
Payment
Can be made by debit, credit card, in sterling
No dogs allowed, except assistance dogs.
Click here to read the policy
Take a Break Bags
Fidget and sensory toys to help anyone who needs to take a break whilst on-site
Groups
Book your group visit here
Prices
Discounted entry is applicable to booked groups of 10+ or more adults or seniors (combination thereof). There is no requirement to book if your group is fewer than 10 people.
Adult £13.15
Senior £14.25
Child/Student £10.25
Entrance to Occupation Tapestry Gallery only £6.30
Private guided tours can be arranged by advanced booking – £120 per tour – duration approx. 1 hr.
Educational Visits
Jersey Schools please email the Education Team
email us.
Overseas educational / youth groups please email complete the
enquiry form
.
Parking
There is no coach parking on-site. Please speak with your coach operator regarding drop-off and pickup points.
Interpretation language
Film audio and interpretation panels in English, with some with French
Occupation Tapestry Gallery panels in English and French
Occupation Tapestry Gallery touchscreens in English, French and German
Access
At Jersey Heritage we are committed to ensuring that all visitors can engage with and enjoy our sites and exhibitions. Our access statements have been developed to provide clear information, removing as much guess work as we can. Additionally, we have created visual stories aimed at enhancing the experience for individuals with diverse needs. These resources have been thoughtfully developed to support inclusion and help make our sites a welcoming space for all.
Read our access statement
here.
Read our
visual story
Disabled visitors pay the normal admission with free admission for up to two carers.
Discover the Maritime Museum
An interactive adventure at the Jersey Maritime Museum. Explore stories of the Island’s seafaring history and experience what life was like during World War II.
Immerse yourself in the Island’s shipbuilding past with songs and stories of the sea, Jersey privateers and pirates, and maritime legends. Learn hands-on about the tides and designing a ship. Then follow the story of Jersey’s seafood, beach and seaside entertainment. Our ‘Wave Rider’ exhibit celebrates the Island’s surfing heritage, from international surf competitions to sustainable surfboard designs.
In the harbour behind the Museum, look out for the historic Jersey boats of the Heritage Fleet lovingly restored by Jersey Heritage boat shop volunteers – the unique story of each boat can be discovered in an interpretation panel on the harbourside.
Explore
Here are some of our favourite photos from the Maritime Museum
More
More
Occupation Tapestry Gallery
Also on-site at the museum is the Occupation Tapestry Gallery , this gallery shows 13 panels of the tapestry woven by Islanders, which depicts a life of hardship during the five years of Occupation by German armed forces during the Second World War. Each panel was then woven by one of the twelve parishes which make up the Island. The story of the German Occupation unfolds as you move around the gallery and each of the tapestry panels has an interactive screen in front of it.
In this Occupation Museum there are also first- hand stories recorded from people who lived through the German Occupation of Jersey, there is also a film telling the story of the Tapestry and other stories from the Occupation on the large screen in the area at the back of the gallery. Find out more about the
German Occupation of Jersey
.
More
More
Heritage Pass
Explore more for less
Get unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days with a Heritage Pass.
More
More
Exhibitions and Events
Find out more about the exhibitions at the Maritime Museum
What's On
Wave Riders
Celebrate 100 years of surfing in Jersey, from the first beach huts and wooden boards of the 1920s to the international surfing competitions
What's On
Jersey’s Titanic Story
There were ten Jersey passengers and crew members on board the RMS Titanic when it left Southampton on 10 April 1912
Arrival
How to get to the Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery
Located in the heart of St Helier, the Maritime Museum is towards the end of the New North Quay. There is no parking at the Museum.
Read our
access guide
for more information.
Explore
You might also like
History
The Prospero of Jersey
According to an entry for 20 September 1862 in the Jersey Shipping Register, the Prospero was a 198-ton brig built in FC Clarke’s yard.
History
Island at war
The Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi forces during World War II, read one woman's extraordinary story.
History
Oyster fishing and farming industry
Oysters have long been an important part of Jersey, not only its fishing industry but also its wider culture, heritage, and identity.
Places to Visit
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
A picturesque country farm estate from the 15th century sharing the story of Jersey’s rural life.
Places to Visit
Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.
More
Signal Station
The Island’s only working signal station is at Fort Regent, displaying weather warnings and signals for special occasions.
Read more
Listen
Download the Podcast
We take a look at the story of Howard D, Jersey’s first motor lifeboat, and the rest of the historic fleet on display outside the Maritime Museum.
Download the podcasts from your normal podcast provider.
Listen online