Channel Islands Military Museum

This museum is a lifetimes work, the collection has been assembled over many years allowing the visitors the opportunity to see items, many of which are still in the same condition as when they were when last used over 60 years ago. Being displayed in one of Hitler's former Atlantic Wall defences helps visitors to get a true feeling for those dark days of the 1940s. A major collection of historical memorabilia not to be missed.

Elizabeth Castle

Built on an islet in St Aubin’s Bay, Elizabeth Castle defended Jersey for more than 300 years. The castle today houses three permanent exhibitions; War and Peace, which tells the story of the garrison, Granite and Gunpowder tracing the development of the cannon and the story of the Jersey Militia. Time your visit to include the noonday ‘call to arms’ by Gunner Gilman which is followed by the firing of the castle cannon. Take the amphibious ferry, at high or low tide, across from West Park slip to the castle daily throughout the summer season.

Jersey Museum

A visit to the award-winning museum is an excellent start to any stay in Jersey. At Jersey Museum you will find the real history, traditions and culture of the Island explained using modern technology and dramatic displays, making it exciting and understandable for all the family. At the museum you’ll also find a restored Victorian merchant’s house to explore and paintings and sculptures from the Island’s art collection can be seen in the Barreau Le Maistre art gallery. Jersey Museum is the winner of two major national awards. From September 2008 to May 2009 Jersey Museum will host 'Mammoth Hunters', an interactive exhibition showing the lives of Ice Age Jersey-man.

Jersey War Tunnels

Jersey War Tunnels is a permanent reminder of the German Occupation of Jersey, which lasted almost five years until the island's liberation on 9th May 1945. The tunnel complex, formerly known as Höhlgangsanlage 8 (Ho8), now plays host to a series of galleries detailing Occupation history through the diverse experiences of those who lived through it. Visitors will be led through the events of evacuation, deportation, captivity and siege, to eventual liberation. The tunnel complex of Ho8, which took almost three and a half years to build, was excavated by forced and slave labourers from all over Europe, some of whom died from the terrible hardship they were made to endure. In addition to the main 'Captive Island' exhibition, Jersey War Tunnels is home to the Garden of Reflection, War Trail, Visitor Centre, Research Centre, Shop and Cafe. The latest addition to the tunnels is a sculpture by internationally renowned artist, Paul de Monchaux. Entitled 'Silence' it has been commissioned to commemorate the suffering endured by forced and slave labourers who worked on the construction of the Ho8 complex.

La Hougue Bie

A Neolithic burial mound, dating back more than 5,500 years dominates this tranquil site. Following recent excavations, the entrance to the tomb has now been restored to its original glory. A tiny chapel is situated on top of the mound, (Mabon Crypt can be seen in this chapel) and in addition, there are geology and archaeology galleries and a World War Two German bunker. This bunker houses a unique memorial to the memory of the slaveworkers in the Channel Islands during the Second World War. In the grounds of the museum stands the Neolithic House which is the focus for a number of activities designed to give visitors a better understanding of the day-to-day life of the community that built the burial mound.

Mont Orgueil Castle

Built in the thirteenth century to protect the Island against the French, this dramatic castle towers over the harbour at Gorey. This jewel in Jersey's crown is one of the best preserved castles in Britain and one of the most photographed sites in the Island. It makes the perfect back-drop for medieval drama and re-enactment with spectacular views over the island and across the sea to France. Exhibits throughout the castle show it's history, the medieval world in which the castle was built and the significance of the castle to Jersey over the past 800 years.

Noirmont Command Bunker

Well-preserved German naval command bunker that controlled the artillery battery “Lothringen” from 1944-45. On two floors, this impressive bunker contains numerous displays and exhibits, and guided tours are available on request. Much of the adjacent artillery battery has also been restored, including various gun emplacements and an observation tower.

Open April to October. Sundays Only. 11:00 - 16:00. £2.00 for adults 14 and over.