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.
| Monday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday: | closed |
| Sunday: | 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
Castle Chase
Jersey Heritage
The Castle Chase – the Island’s only lunchtime beach trail run for a cause – is sprinting back onto the calendar!
Sep 11 2026
Heritage Uncovered Retreat
Jersey Heritage
Join Jersey Heritage and Jersey Uncovered for a 4-day immersive retreat based at the extraordinary Elizabeth Castle. Staying within this 16th-century fortress on its own tidal island, guests gain rare after-hours access and a unique opportunity to experience Jersey’s history where it unfolded. Visit our website and start your journey through time.
Sep 24 2026 ‐ Sep 27 2026
Armonie – 18th Century Musicians
Jersey Heritage
Upon the ancient mound of La Hougue Bie, the air shimmers with the delicate harmonies of Armonie, a troupe of musicians steeped in the 18th century.
Jul 22 2026 ‐ Sep 09 2026
Meet Lady Elizabeth Seymour
Jersey Heritage
Step into the Tudor Hall and meet Lady Elizabeth Seymour.
Jul 12 2026 ‐ Sep 30 2026
Meet Albert: The Retired Gunner
Jersey Heritage
Step into the past and meet Albert, the Retired Gunner, a fascinating living history character bringing the experiences of a former Royal Artillery soldier to life at the Military Hospital in the Castle. Take a seat, share a conversation, and hear Albert’s story as he reflects on a life shaped by military service, discipline and duty.
Jul 14 2026 ‐ Oct 29 2026
Meet Betsy the Cook
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Join Betsy in the Military Hospital kitchen to discover more about life in the Victorian era at Elizabeth Castle.
Jul 14 2026 ‐ Oct 29 2026
Family Day: Harvest
Jersey Heritage
Join us for an autumnal harvest-themed ‘Family Day’ at Hamptonne!
Sep 19 2026
Family Day: Christmas Crafts
Jersey Heritage
Kick off the festive season with our Christmas-themed ‘Family Day’ at Jersey Museum! Create beautiful cards, decorations and handmade gifts to celebrate this special time of year.
Dec 12 2026
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.
Jul 11 2026 ‐ Nov 01 2026
Field to Fork
Jersey Heritage
Explore the story of Jersey’s rich heritage of farming and food at Hamptonne Country Life Museum.
Jul 11 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027
Playing with Light
Jersey Heritage
Explore the fascinating science of light in this playful new interactive exhibition. Filled with lots of hands-on activity for all ages, find out how light has been used to tell the time, light our homes, safely guide shipping, and entertain us – from magic lanterns to zoetropes.
Oct 24 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027
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.
Jul 11 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027
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 exhibition is a rare chance to view works from the Jersey Heritage collection that see the light in different ways
Jul 11 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027
Meet Winter the Serf
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Winter is both humble and cunning, a medieval servant living through the harshest of times. As you step into his worn shoes, you’ll discover the life of a serf in the Castle when food was scarce, the cold seeped into every corner and the work seemed endless. But Winter, with his cheeky humour and sly wit, finds a way to survive.
Jul 13 2026 ‐ Aug 31 2026
Medieval Musicians at Mont Orgueil
Jersey Heritage
Follow the sound of music through the winding corridors of Mont Orgueil and discover the Jongleurs—medieval performers whose songs once echoed through castle walls. Let their melodies guide you as they bring centuries-old stories vividly to life.
Jul 21 2026 ‐ Sep 15 2026
Meet Jean Les Vesconte: Accused of Witchcraft
Jersey Heritage
Step into the shadows of history and meet Jeanne Les Vesconte in the Medieval Great Hall at Mont Orgueil. Hear her powerful story of courage and quiet defiance in an island gripped by fear, suspicion, and superstition.
Jul 16 2026 ‐ Sep 24 2026
Meet Beryl Pinel at Hamptonne
Jersey Heritage
Step into the 1940s and meet Beryl Pinel at Hamptonne, where her story brings to life the resilience, ingenuity, and quiet determination of Jersey’s people during the German Occupation.
Jul 14 2026 ‐ Oct 15 2026
Life After Liberation Exhibition
Jersey Heritage
This special exhibition examines the many challenges and opportunities Jersey faced following its release from five long years of German occupation.
Jul 11 2026 ‐ Sep 13 2026
La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri
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La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri - d's histouaithes dé not' Île / Being Jersey - stories of our Island is an exhibition that explores Jersey – a small dot on the world map. But its size belies the breadth of its unique and varied heritage.
Jul 11 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027
Meet the Victorian Blacksmith
Jersey Heritage
This skilled craftsman was central to the daily life of the Island, providing vital services to both urban and rural areas.
Jul 15 2026 ‐ Aug 19 2026
Meet Francoise Nicolle at Hamptonne
Jersey Heritage
Step into 1865 at Hamptonne Farm and meet Françoise Nicolle, a tenant farmer’s wife whose story reveals the realities of rural life in Victorian Jersey. Through her eyes, discover both the hardships and the quiet rewards of life on the land.
Jul 15 2026 ‐ Oct 14 2026
Sir Walter Raleigh at Elizabeth Castle
Jersey Heritage
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.
Jul 14 2026 ‐ Oct 29 2026
Summer Night Sessions at Mont Orgueil Castle
Jersey Heritage
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.
Aug 13 2026 ‐ Aug 28 2026
The Heritage Pass | Jersey Heritage
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Unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days.
Jersey Heritage
Available: 1st Mar 2026 ‐ 31st Dec 2026
From: £30
Tudor Falconer at Mont Orgueil Castle
Jersey Heritage
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.
Jul 12 2026 ‐ Sep 30 2026
Bonnet Maker
Jersey Heritage
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.
Jul 17 2026 ‐ Sep 25 2026
Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne
Jersey Heritage
In the kitchen of Hamptonne House you’ll find Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme (housekeeper) to Jurat Laurens Hamptonne. Rose is not just a housekeeper; she is a keeper of the stories that have shaped the Island's past and its people.
Jul 13 2026 ‐ Oct 16 2026
Meet the Master Gunner at Elizabeth Castle
Jersey Heritage
Walk into the Parade Ground at Elizabeth Castle and you could find yourself standing to attention under the watchful eye of the Master Gunner. His sharp gaze ensures that posture is impeccable, backs are straight, chins are high, and bellies are tucked in, ready for the lunchtime parade.
Jul 11 2026 ‐ Oct 31 2026
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.
Jul 11 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027
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.
Jul 11 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027
Force 135: Living History Group
Jersey Heritage
Step back to May 1945 when Jersey was liberated after five years of German Occupation. This is 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.
Aug 29 2026 ‐ Aug 31 2026
