History & heritage
Jersey Heritage
We are Jersey Heritage, our charity is dedicated to protecting Jersey’s unique culture and heritage.
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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
La Faîs’sie d’Cidre
Jersey Heritage
La Faîs’sie d’Cidre brings together communities, volunteers and apple and cider experts to create a unique Jersey experience in the beautiful surroundings of Hamptonne Country Life Museum.
Oct 17 2026 ‐ Oct 18 2026
Vraiqu’sie
Jersey Heritage
A charming and fascinating art exhibition celebrating the humble seaweed known as ‘vraic’ that festoons the rocks around our Island.
Apr 04 2026 ‐ Nov 01 2026
Medieval Revels
Jersey Heritage
My Lords and Ladies, Knights and Maids, Outlaws and Jesters, this May half term Jersey Heritage invites you to partake of our marvellous ‘Medieval Revels’!
May 25 2026 ‐ May 28 2026
Field to Fork
Jersey Heritage
Explore the story of Jersey’s rich heritage of farming and food at Hamptonne Country Life Museum.
Jun 13 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027
Discover The Collections
Jersey Heritage
'Discover Tales of the Heart: lovebirds, liaisons and longings'. In the month when Saint Valentine is remembered, romance is in the air at Jersey Archive.
Feb 21 2026
Winter Warmer Discounts | Heritage Lets
Enjoy up to 40% off midweek stays in amazingly unique accommodation! T&Cs apply.
Jersey Heritage
Available: 5th Jan 2026 ‐ 3rd Apr 2026
Jersey’s Royal Charters
Jersey Heritage
Our 'Jersey Royal Charters' banner exhibition is in residence in the Undercroft at Mont Orgueil Castle. The castle's ancient links with the Crown make it the perfect site to explore the history of the charters granted to the island from Edward III onwards.
Feb 14 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2026
Seeing The Light Exhibition
Jersey Heritage
Inspired by the exceptional properties of the light in Jersey, which have made it home to artists over the centuries, this FREE exhibition is a rare chance to view works from the Jersey Heritage collection that see the light in different ways
Feb 14 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027
Life After Liberation Exhibition
Jersey Heritage
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.
Feb 14 2026 ‐ Sep 13 2026
Liberation 80: A Day to Remember
Jersey Heritage
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.
Feb 14 2026 ‐ May 17 2026
Farming After Liberation Exhibition
Jersey Heritage
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.
Feb 14 2026 ‐ May 17 2026
La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri
Jersey Heritage
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.
Feb 14 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2026
Pirates at The Maritime Museum
Jersey Heritage
All hands on deck! During February Half Term, the Maritime Museum will be transformed into a pirate stronghold and you’re invited to join the crew.
Feb 16 2026 ‐ Feb 20 2026
The Heritage Pass | Jersey Heritage
Unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days.
Jersey Heritage
Available: 1st Mar 2026 ‐ 31st Dec 2026
From: £30
Searching for Jersey’s Celts
Jersey Heritage
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.
Feb 14 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2026
Trade Roots
Jersey Heritage
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.
Feb 14 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027