Jersey Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry

The Jersey Maritime Museum teaches visitors about that history and about seafaring through a series of interactive displays. This makes it a great family activity. Located in the historic St Helier harbour, the Maritime Museum's most popular activities include: a collection of items from HMS Havick, wrecked in a storm in St Aubin's bay in 1800; watching boat restorers at work; various model boats (including one of HMS Jersey); and interactive galleries that recreate the force of a gale and explain how to build ships.

As a small island in the English channel, Jersey has a varied maritime history.
The museum also houses the 72 foot long, 3 foot high Occupation Tapestry. Made by the people of Jersey over seven years, the Tapestry contains 12 panels each depicting a different event from Jersey’s war history. It comprises a remarkable 7.5 million stitches, and was presented to the public on the 50th anniversary of Jersey’s liberation.
Where? New North Quay, St Helier, JE2 3ND.
When?

2023
3rd January to 12th February Sundays 10am to 4pm
13th to 17th February Daily 10am to 4pm
18th February to 28th February Sundays 10am to 4pm

1st March to 29th October Daily 10am to 5pm

30th October to 31st December Daily 10am to 4pm

Closed 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December