Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery

An interactive adventure about Jersey’s seafaring history and the Island’s story during World War II Immerse yourself in the Island’s shipbuilding past with songs and stories of the sea, Jersey privateers and pirates, and maritime legends. Learn hands-on about the tides and designing a ship. Then follow the story of Jersey’s seafood, beach and seaside entertainment.

In the harbour behind the Museum, look out for the historic Jersey boats of the Heritage Fleet lovingly restored by Jersey Heritage boat shop volunteers – the unique story of each boat can be discovered in an interpretation panel on the harbourside.

Also on-site is the Occupation Tapestry Gallery, 13 panels of the tapestry woven by Islanders, which depicts a life of hardship during the five years of Occupation by German armed forces during the Second World War.

Travellers Choice Trip Advisor Award 2023

Opening Hours 2024

2 January to 29 February Daily 10am to 4pm, Closed 1 January, 21 and 22 February
1 March to 31 October Daily 10am to 5pm
1 November to 31 December Daily 10am to 4pm

Closed 24,25,26 and 31 December