At the Jersey Museum, the admission policy already shapes how you plan your visit: entry to the ground floor is free, while admission is charged for further exploration. As admission conditions can change, check them before your visit. In the heart of St. Helier, the museum brings together film, island history and art—a good starting point if you’d like to discover different sides of Jersey in one place.
At the Jersey Museum: from the ground floor to the permanent exhibition
On the ground floor, a theatre screens the film “Story of Jersey”. The Link Gallery and Visitor Centre of the “aspiring Jersey Island Geopark” are also located there. The Visitor Information Centre is housed in the Jersey Museum too; check the latest arrangements before your trip. Free admission applies to the ground floor, while admission is charged for the rest of the museum. This makes it easy to distinguish between visiting this area and exploring the rest of the museum when planning your visit.
The first floor is home to the permanent exhibition “La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri – d’s histouaithes dé not’ Île / Being Jersey – stories of our Island”. It explores Jersey and the island’s distinctive features. The museum’s artworks also include a portrait of Lillie Langtry, painted by Sir John Everett Millais. A restored, gas-lit Victorian home tells the story of a Victorian family in crisis, as well as that of Dr. Charles Ginestet: he leaves his home and flees to France to start a new life. The subjects range from an exhibition about the island to art and a family story.
Seafaring, island history and a town house
The Maritime Museum, by St. Helier’s historic harbour, focuses on seafaring, navigation and the elements. The site also includes the Occupation Tapestry Gallery, where you can see the award-winning Occupation Tapestry, woven by islanders to mark the 50th anniversary of Liberation. At the Maritime Museum, visitors can also learn about the tides and how a ship is designed and made seaworthy. If these learning opportunities are important to your plans, check the latest information in advance.
The 16 New Street Georgian House Museum explores life in a restored town house in Georgian-era Jersey. The house is in the centre of St. Helier. In the Georgian kitchen, visitors can experience a presentation about the food culture of the period with Louisa, the cook and housekeeper, and sample food. The availability of this offer may change, so check before your visit. Unlike the exhibitions on island history and seafaring, this visit focuses on life in a town house and a specific kitchen setting.
Stages, markets and a guided tour
There are also several places to go for theatre, music and film. The Jersey Opera House in St. Helier offers a varied year-round programme of West End musicals, international touring productions, dance, film screenings, comedy, concerts and local productions. The performances scheduled during your travel dates may change. The Jersey Arts Centre is near Millennium Park, in the north-eastern corner of St. Helier, and hosts theatre performances, concerts and film evenings. The centre also encourages participation in the performing, visual and literary arts. Check the current events calendar for specific dates.
The Central and Beresford Street Markets have served the community for more than 200 years. They offer local produce, arts and crafts, goods and services; individual traders may change. By contrast, the free guided tour of St. Helier follows a set schedule: it takes place every Tuesday, starts and ends at the Town Hall, begins at 10:30 a.m. and lasts two hours. As the date and time are important for planning, confirm the tour with the organiser before your trip.
Bus connections and an option by the water
The Liberation Bus Station is in St. Helier. Buses from there connect the town with practically every part of Jersey. Routes and service levels may change, so check current connections if you plan to travel beyond St. Helier. Nearby, at Havre des Pas, you’ll also find The Lido, a tidal bathing pool. It fills with every high tide and has a platform in the middle that you can swim out to. The options covered here span different themes: museum visits, events, markets, a guided city tour and the bathing pool.
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