Family attraction | History & heritage
Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
Discover the Island’s story for free. Watch our Story of Jersey film and visit the Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark Visitor Centre and the Link Gallery. There's so much to discover, including our exhibition: Bouan Appétit!, which explores Jersey’s rich heritage of fishing, farming and food.
- Free entry
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Admire pieces of art as you wander round the museum, including a portrait of Lillie Langtry by Millais.
Step inside the beautifully restored, gas-lit Victorian House and learn the story of a Victorian family in crisis as Dr Charles Ginestet abandons their beautiful home and flees to France to start a new life. On the ground floor of the Victorian House, visit Trade Roots, a powerful exhibition that examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Our gallery space on the first floor is currently closed.
We are open all year round.
Monday: | 10:00 - 16:31 |
Tuesday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Friday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Sunday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
- Indoor
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair access
- Hearing loop
- Accessible parking or drop-off point
- Accessible toilets
- Hearing loop
- Level access to all public areas
- Lift or stairlift
- Suitable for visitors with limited mobility
- Wheelchair access throughout
Location
Jersey Museum, Victorian House & Art Gallery
The Weighbridge
Jersey
St. Helier
JE2 3NG
Offers and events
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La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri
La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri - d's histouaithes dé not' Île / Being Jersey - stories of our Island. A new free exhibition at Jersey Museum. Jersey is a special island. It is tiny – a small dot on the world map. But its size belies the breadth of its unique and varied heritage.
Sep 11 2024 ‐ Dec 31 2025
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Jèrriais Chat Group
Come and chat with our Jèrriais speakers, or simply enjoy a cuppa and listen to the sound of our indigenous language.
Sep 12 2024 ‐ Dec 19 2024
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Drop in for Jèrriais
Feel free to say "Bouônjour!", join the tables and chat or listen. There's no need to speak Jèrriais: eavesdroppers are welcome. Every week there's an opportunity to experience some Jèrriais, as speakers and learners meet up to use Jersey's own language.
Sep 07 2024 ‐ Dec 31 2024
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FREE Entry to Jersey Museum
Discover the story of Jersey for free!
Jersey Heritage
Available: 20th Jul 2024 ‐ 18th Jul 2025
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Jersey Heritage Pass
Buy the Jersey Heritage Pass and get 4 for 3 visits.
Jersey Heritage
Available: 1st Mar 2024 ‐ 31st Dec 2024
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Bouan Appétit!
We are what we eat! This new exhibition is a celebration of Jersey’s rich heritage of farming, fishing and food.
Sep 07 2024 ‐ Dec 31 2024
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Discover Crafty Christmas on Discovery Day
Kick off your Christmas with a visit to the Jersey Museum. Come and make fantastic cards, decorations and gifts for the holidays. Follow the festive trail around the Victorian House and get into the spirit of Christmas, with joyous carols and a fun family movie. All children must be accompanied by a helpful adult.
Dec 07 2024
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Trade Roots
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the island’s community today.
Sep 07 2024 ‐ Dec 31 2024
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4 for 3 | Jersey Heritage Pass
Entry to 4 Jersey Heritage sites for price of 3.
Jersey Heritage
Available: 19th Jul 2024 ‐ 31st Dec 2024