Maritime Museum
New North Quay, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3ND, Channel Islands
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The Maritime Museum in St Helier, Jersey, brings the island's rich seafaring history to life. Housed in a set of five 19th-century warehouses on the New North Quay, the museum opened in 1997. It offers an interactive experience where visitors can explore Jersey's maritime environment, navigation, and the stories of its people. Exhibits cover the island's fishing and shipbuilding industries, mercantile operations, and even piracy, featuring artefacts recovered from 17th-century shipwrecks.
Beyond seafaring, the museum also houses the Occupation Tapestry. This significant community project consists of 12 panels created by islanders to depict life during the German occupation from 1940 to 1945. The museum's interactive displays allow visitors to learn about shipbuilding, listen to sea shanties, and even control a model tide.
Location
Opening Hours
Daily 10:00-17:00 (March-October), Daily 10:00-16:00 (November-February). Refer to website for specific winter closure dates.
Contact
Tel: +44 1534 811043; Email: [email protected]