Family attraction | History & heritage
Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
Discover the Island’s story for free. Watch our film and visit our new exhibition "Story of Jersey" and visit the Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark Visitor Centre and the Link Gallery.
- 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 exhibition 'La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri - d's histouaithes dé not' Île / Being Jersey - stories of our Island' is open on the first floor, come and explore what makes Jersey a special Island.
We are open all year round.
| maandag: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| dinsdag: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| woensdag: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| donderdag: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| vrijdag: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| zaterdag: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| zondag: | 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
A Jersey Christmas Carol
Experience the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformative journey with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future in this live performance.
Nov 29 2024 ‐ Dec 08 2024
Cineclub – Délicieux
At the dawn of the French revolution, the story behind the first-ever French restaurant.
Dec 13 2024
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.
Nov 16 2024 ‐ Dec 31 2025
Jèrriais Chat Group
Come and chat with our Jèrriais speakers, or simply enjoy a cuppa and listen to the sound of our indigenous language.
Nov 21 2024 ‐ Dec 19 2024
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.
Nov 16 2024 ‐ Dec 31 2024
Victorian Christmas
Join us for a traditional Victorian Christmas - Noué Victorien. Step back in time and into the Victorian House this festive season. Discover the history of Christmas by visiting each room and chatting to characters you might have met on a Victorian street.
Nov 30 2024 ‐ Dec 01 2024
FREE Entry to Jersey Museum
Discover the story of Jersey for free!
Jersey Heritage
Available: 20th Jul 2024 ‐ 18th Jul 2025
Geowalk: Plémont
Join us for a guided Geowalk around Plémont. Explore a beach and headland on this Geowalk involving rock pools and visiting some of the caves in the bay to discover the history of the granite rocks and many intrusions and fault lines which cut through the bay.
Jan 12 2025
Bouan Appétit!
We are what we eat! This new exhibition is a celebration of Jersey’s rich heritage of farming, fishing and food.
Nov 16 2024 ‐ Dec 31 2024
Discover Crafty Christmas on Discovery Day
Kick off your Christmas with a visit to the Jersey Museum.
Dec 14 2024
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.
Nov 16 2024 ‐ Dec 31 2024
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
