Jersey Maritime Museum

Absorb yourself in interactive exhibits to feel the force of a gale, understand the tides and learn how to design and float a ship. Immerse yourself in songs and stories of the sea.

Discover Jersey's maritime past in this uniquely interactive museum where you can see, touch, hear and even smell the exhibits.  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 all about seafaring, navigation and the elements, told through the stories of Jersey people.

Top 5 things to do at the Maritime Museum

1) Drop into the Cinema of the Sea to see one of a selection of natural history films

2) Get interactive in the Globe Room and climb on board the rocking Ship’s Cabin

3) The Occupation Tapestry & Liberation Exhibition

4) Step outside to see the historic boats (Fiona, Howard D, Florence and Jessie ) floating in the marina.

5) Experience the fun of the seaside

Pirates

Discover the history of piracy and learn about their ships, weapons, flags and treasure.

Occupation Tapestry

A fresh look at the Occupation Tapestry with new interactive touchscreens and audio-visual presentations that draw on the latest academic research about this fascinating part of Jersey’s history.

Visit the award winning Occupation Tapestry, also located at the Maritime Museum, made by the people of Jersey to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Island’s liberation. The twelve panels of this richly coloured tapestry tell the story of life in Jersey during the Second World War. This community work of art depicts Islanders' personal memories of the war and their experience of living under German occupation.