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Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery
About the Maritime Museum
Jersey’s landscape and history have been shaped by the sea and this museum tells the story of the Island’s unique maritime environment and rich seafaring past. Set by the historic harbour of St Helier, the Maritime Museum is a uniquely interactive museum where you can see, hear and even smell the exhibits.
Learn about the tides or how to design and float a ship, immerse yourself in songs and stories of the sea, and investigate the Island's myths and legends or discover the fun of the seaside. Take a closer look at Jersey's link to seafaring and shipbuilding and the privateers and pirates who shaped the Island's maritime past and learn about navigation and the elements.
Also on site the Occupation Tapestry Gallery. The award-winning Occupation Tapestry which was woven by Islanders to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the liberation. The 13 richly colourful panels of the tapestry depict life and hardship under military rule and were created from the memories and stories of Islanders who experienced it first-hand
Top Five Things to Do at the Maritime Museum
- Find out about Jersey's seafood, beach culture and seaside entertainment
- Get interactive in the Globe Room and climb on board the rocking Ship’s Cabin
- The Occupation Tapestry & Liberation Exhibition
- Step outside to see the historic boats (Fiona, Howard D, Florence and Jessie ) floating in the marina.
- Discover The Art of the Model Maker which features models of HMS Jersey, Philippe de Carteret’s HMS Swallow, the Red Cross Ship Vega and many more
Opening Times & Entry
Up to date opening hours and admission prices can be found on the Jersey Maritime Museum Website.
Contact Details
Telephone: 01534 811043 Email: info@jerseyheritage.org Website: www.jerseyheritage.org/places-to-visit/maritime-museum
Packages
Book our popular Heritage & History Package which incudes a pass to gain entry to the Maritime Museum, further details can be found on this link:
