Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery

so informative, but also very interactive and fun !! 100% recommend

Perfect for those who love their maritime history or want to learn more about the island of Jersey with its rich experience with boats and the sea. This is a must visit for any history lover as it host the very famous Jersey Occupation Tapestry. This is a breathtaking showpiece of 13 panels, created by islanders to depict the German occupation of the island during World War 2. We spent 2 hours exploring the museum which i would say is about enough time to fully enjoy it. There are plenty of interactive stations inside the museum and you will learn a lot during your time there. We went as a group of 8, including one wheelchair user, and the museum is easily accessible for this. Would definitely recommend a visit, just to see the tapestry alone. The museum is also conveniently situated just 5 minutes from the central bus station. I would recommend a visit, it’s not expensive and was very enjoyable.

Situated close to Liberation Square, this is a good museum which offers a little bit of everything!
It starts with the Elements, offering interactive stations to explore the tides, wind etc (don't forget to walk upstairs to the little landing and see the birds and the winking puffin!). Moving on, there are sections on shipbuilding, maritime art, the Diana (a small preserved ship with a big history!), lifeboatmen and most other things you can think of! The Occupation Tapestry is at the end and offers a glimpse of life under Nazi rule during WW2 looking at the different struggles and history of the era.
I think it's a good museum and it's perfect for a group visiting with diverse interests and there is a lot of interaction with buttons to push for younger visitors. If you have a real specific interest, it may leave you wanting more. Without the heritage pass, it's on the more expensive side for an adult ticket at £14.95.
One thing I would say, if you're visiting in the colder months, it does get chilly in the galleries (old building, high ceilings!).

Well designed museum and very interactive, this is a great attraction for children and adults! Very easy to follow the route around and learn about Jersey's seafaring and shipbuilding history. For me the highlight was the Occupation tapestry, the panels are stunning. The colours used and detail in each panel is incredible. You can buy a separate ticket just to see the tapestries. Each panel has an interactive screen so you can find out more details behind each design. Well worth a visit here!

It's really a great place to visit. Lots to see and do for the kids and adults. Lots of information to digest. You can spend a couple of hours here. I don't know if you can park here we walked as it was easier for us. You can buy a 3 for 4 pass, which is cheaper than buying them individually