History & heritage
Jersey Heritage
We are Jersey Heritage, our charity is dedicated to protecting Jersey’s unique culture and heritage.
- Free entry
More Information
We are Jersey Heritage and we’re here to share our island’s fascinating stories and places. We’re here to care for our unique history. We’re here to help you find your place in the story. And we’re here to make sure that these stories keep getting told.
We hold collections of artefacts, works of art, documents, specimens and information relating to Jersey's history, culture and environment. These collections define the island, hold the evidence for its historical development and act as the community's memory.
We look after the following visitor sites; Jersey Museum, Maritime Museum, Mont Orgueil Castle, Elizabeth Castle, La Hougue Bie and Hamptonne. We also manage Jersey Archive.
We are open all year round.
| maandag: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| dinsdag: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| woensdag: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| donderdag: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| vrijdag: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| zaterdag: | closed |
| zondag: | closed |
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Family friendly
- Couples
- Wheelchair access
- Hearing loop
Location
Jersey Heritage
Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge
Jersey
St. Helier
JE2 3NG
Offers and events
Meet Josephine the Story Teller
Meet Josephine, the mystical storyteller, whose enchanting tales transport you to a world of sea nymphs, magical beasts, and defiant heroes and heroines. Allow Josephine to sweep you away into a world of wonder as her tales inspire you to believe in the magic.
Apr 15 2025 ‐ Apr 22 2025
Time Will Tell Walk
Join us for a FREE actor-led promenade performance remembering Liberation through the streets of St. Helier.
May 05 2025 ‐ May 10 2025
‘Time Will Tell Language Room’ Mini Exhibition
Step into Jersey Museum and visit the free language-inspired room, where a specially commissioned Jèrriais soundscape surrounds you as you explore heartfelt stories about what language means to people.
May 03 2025 ‐ May 17 2025
Medieval Musicians at Mont Orgueil
Within the towering granite walls of Mont Orgueil Castle, the air hums with the lilting strains of the medieval minstrels. Let the Medieval Musicians captivate you with their spellbinding performance, as they weave an auditory tapestry that lingers long after the final note has faded into the stone.
Apr 26 2025 ‐ Sep 02 2025
Meet Olive Syvret at Hamptonne
Olive Syvret provides a fascinating glimpse into life under the German Occupation during the Second World War. At the moment of Occupation, Olive and her husband chose to stay behind on the farm, demonstrating resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. Uncover Olive’s captivating stories and profound insights into rural life
May 05 2025 ‐ Sep 07 2025
Meet Marie Esnouf: Accused of Witchcraft
Marie Esnouf’s story is a fascinating yet chilling chapter in the history of Jersey. In this dramatic reimagining, you encounter her in 1648 while she was imprisoned at Mont Orgueil Castle, accused of witchcraft and awaiting trial. Hear Marie’s tale as the shadows of the Castle’s walls serve as the perfect backdrop.
Apr 14 2025 ‐ Oct 13 2025
Meet the Cadet Gunner
Join our young recruit and learn firsthand what it was like to train as a soldier, following strict codes of conduct and mastering the skills needed to defend the island. Step into their shoes and experience disciplined drills and fascinating military history, discover the skills, challenges and courage it took to serve as a young militia man.
Jul 02 2025 ‐ Sep 26 2025
Meet Beryl Pinel at Hamptonne
Meet Beryl Pinel and hear about life in 1943 when Hamptonne was partially requisitioned by German troops during the Occupation.
Apr 17 2025 ‐ Oct 16 2025
Meet Rosel The Bard at La Hougue Bie
Listen to tales of olde as Rosel’s stories carry you through the ages, invoking the magic and mystery of Jersey’s folklore. Follow the haunting melodies of the flute to find Rosel the Bard, a captivating character and storyteller at La Hougue Bie.
Apr 16 2025 ‐ Oct 15 2025
Meet Winter the Serf at Mont Orgueil Castle
Winter the Serf is a medieval figure both humble and cunning. As you step into his worn shoes, you'll discover the life of a serf in Mont Orgueil Castle at a time when food was scarce, the cold seeped into every corner and the work seemed endless.
Jun 17 2025 ‐ Aug 28 2025
Life After Liberation Exhibition
To mark the 80th anniversary of Liberation, this special exhibition examines the many challenges and opportunities Jersey faced following its release from five long years of German occupation.
May 02 2025 ‐ Dec 31 2025
Liberation 80: A Day to Remember
To mark the 80th anniversary of Liberation, immerse yourself in this captivating ten-minute projected film, ‘A Day to Remember’. As the magnificent events unfold, we hear from islanders who witnessed them, as well as evacuees in England and deportees in Germany.
May 01 2025 ‐ Dec 31 2025
Farming After Liberation Exhibition
Head to Hamptonne Country Life Museum and experience a small exhibition that tells the Occupation story of the historical site and examines how farming recovered after Liberation.
May 01 2025 ‐ Dec 31 2025
Artist Talk with Mirosław Bałka
Join internationally acclaimed Polish artist Mirosław Bałka for a talk about his work as he visits the island to research the experiences of forced and slave workers in Jersey during the Occupation as part of Liberation 80.
May 08 2025
Connection: A Unique Artwork
Jersey Heritage presents ‘Connection’, a remarkable artwork by Jane De La Haye and James Bedding, on display at the Maritime Museum
Apr 12 2025 ‐ Aug 31 2025
Meet the Jersey Heritage Collection
A chance to get behind the scenes and take a closer look at objects and artwork in the Island's collection. Your chance to see some of the weird, wonderful, and sometimes commonplace, objects that make up the social history, art, textiles, archaeology and archive collections cared for by Jersey Heritage.
May 17 2025 ‐ Dec 13 2025
Free Talks at Jersey Archive
Discover the stories of local schools, the teachers and staff who worked there, the pupils who started their journeys in the classroom and the surrounding community in a series of free talks by Jersey Archive staff.
Apr 19 2025 ‐ Dec 20 2025
100th Anniversary Celebration: La Hougue Bie
A stunning interactive experience celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the passageway and the tomb at Hougue Bie with classics by Bach alongside readings and poetry.
May 11 2025
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.
Apr 12 2025 ‐ Dec 31 2025
Meet the Victorian Blacksmith
Feel the heat of the forge and meet the Victorian Blacksmith at Hamptonne this summer. Our Blacksmith, Stephen, will employ a small, hand operated 19th century forge, an anvil, hammers and tongs to forge items used daily on every farm from red hot metal.
Jul 22 2025 ‐ Sep 02 2025
Meet Francoise Nicolle at Hamptonne
It's 1865 and Francoise Nicolle, her husband, mother and children live at Hamptonne Farm as tenant farmers.
Apr 15 2025 ‐ Oct 28 2025
Sir Walter Raleigh at Elizabeth Castle
Time travel to the Elizabethan Age and meet the legendary Sir Walter Raleigh, one of the most distinguished figures of the era. Described as a "great man of the Elizabethan age" and "Jersey’s most distinguished Governor", Raleigh was a true Renaissance man.
Apr 15 2025 ‐ Oct 16 2025
Summer Night Sessions at Mont Orgueil Castle
Come for a ‘Summer Night Session’ experience and witness Mont Orgueil Castle in a completely different light! Ease yourself into the weekend with Ibiza sunset vibes within the walls of this historic site as we welcome back the ‘Weekender’ crew for this atmospheric live music event.
May 23 2025 ‐ Aug 21 2025
Meet the Regimental Surgeon
Step back in time to Elizabeth Castle in the 18th century and meet the Regimental Surgeon, Lieutenant Robert Bloodsworth, a crucial figure in the care of sick and wounded soldiers during the turbulent Georgian period.
Apr 14 2025 ‐ Sep 29 2025
The Heritage Pass
Unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days.
Jersey Heritage
Available: 1st Mar 2024 ‐ 31st Dec 2025
From: £29.60
Tudor Falconer at Mont Orgueil Castle
With his loyal hawk by his side, Jean will guide you through the intricate and historic skills required for a successful hunt, offering a glimpse into the time when falconry was not just a sport, but a vital part of life for the elite.
May 02 2025 ‐ Sep 28 2025
Bonnet Maker
Enter the Labourer’s Cottage at Hamptonne in the year 1880 and meet Astra the Bonnet Maker, a skilled artisan who brings the craft of Jersey bonnet-making to life. As you watch her work, witness the intricate craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations, preserving a traditional skill that was once essential to daily life in Jersey.
Apr 18 2025 ‐ Oct 17 2025
Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne
In the kitchen of Hamptonne House you’ll find Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme (housekeeper) to Jurat Laurens Hamptonne, and she will take you on a journey back to the 17th century.
Apr 13 2025 ‐ Oct 15 2025
Master Gunner at Elizabeth Castle
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and the Master Gunner leads you through a captivating journey into the past.
Apr 13 2025 ‐ Oct 26 2025
Meet the Collections: Occupation
As part of Jersey Heritage's wider programme of events for Liberation 80, this experience will showcase our varied Occupation collections including Red Cross items and crystal radio sets. We are extending the opening time for this event only and will be open all day. No need to book, just drop in anytime.
May 17 2025
Searching for Jersey’s Celts
In 2012, the world's largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Apr 12 2025 ‐ Dec 31 2025
Force 135: Living History Group at Hamptonne
Step back to May 1945, when Jersey was liberated after five years of German Occupation. This was the moment when Force 135 came to the island, tasked with the monumental job of returning Jersey to civilian life, demilitarising the island, and beginning the rebuilding process after years of wartime hardship.
Jun 22 2025 ‐ Sep 07 2025