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

Recommended Accommodation

Grand Jersey

from £75 pp

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa is the only 5 star hotel in St Helier. The hotel offers fantastic sea views over St Aubin’s bay and Elizabeth castle, an award winning spa and three AA Rosette restaurant.

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Pomme d'Or Hotel

from £70 pp

Pomme d'Or Hotel

Established over 175 years ago, the Pomme d'Or is one of Jersey's most prominent hotels. With 143 rooms to choose from and a very convenient town centre location, the Pomme d'Or offers city-style facilities and attentive service.

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Radisson Blu Hotel

from £72 pp

Radisson Blu Hotel

Located in a prime location on St Helier’s waterfront and offering easy access to the town centre and St. Aubin's Bay, the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel is a popular choice for many Jersey visitors.

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Royal Yacht Hotel

from £95 pp

Royal Yacht Hotel

The Royal Yacht Hotel offers an incredible town centre location combined with the fantastic Spa Sirène and an unrivalled selection of restaurants and bars.

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Fisherman's Cottage

Fisherman's Cottage

Dating from between 1740 and 1760, the fisherman's cottage has been lovingly restored and offers a fantastic place to stay, close to the centre of St. Helier town centre yet a world away from it all.

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Where can I park?

The nearest public car parks are located at the Waterfront, the Esplanade, Pier Road and Sand Street.

Is there disabled access?

Disabled access to all floors. No dogs, except guide dogs.

Can I get the bus?

All bus routes terminate at Liberation Station, which is a short walk away.