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
Halloween at Mont Orgueil Castle
Scream if you LOVE Halloween. This Halloween, the iconic Mont Orgueil Castle opens its gates for an unforgettable night of thrills, chills, and eerie entertainment.
Oct 31 2025
Elizabeth Castle Open Day
Join us at Elizabeth Castle and come see the newly renovated Officers' Quarters and Hospital Block! Imagine how the sick and injured soldiers were nursed in the wards and rooms of the Hospital Block, and see how the men, their families and the officers would have lived in the rooms of the Officers’ Quarters.
Sep 21 2025
Jersey’s Royal Charters
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.
Aug 30 2025 ‐ Dec 31 2025
Discovery Day – Discover Beaches
Join us at Ouaisné Bay for our exciting Discovery Day in partnership with the Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark and Mourant. Discover beaches through a variety of educational and creative activities including sandcastle building, crafts and beach cleaning.
Sep 06 2025
Seeing The Light Exhibition
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
Aug 30 2025 ‐ Dec 27 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
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.
Sep 01 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.
Sep 01 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.
Sep 04 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.
Sep 03 2025 ‐ Oct 15 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.
Aug 30 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.
Aug 30 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.
Aug 30 2025 ‐ Dec 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.
Sep 06 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.
Sep 20 2025 ‐ Dec 20 2025
Cold War Bunker Tour
A rare opportunity to tour Lé Bunkèr d’la Fraide Dgèrre, a Second World War German communications bunker transformed into a Cold War nuclear fallout communications centre.
Aug 31 2025 ‐ Oct 06 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.
Aug 30 2025 ‐ Dec 31 2025
Blowing Against the Wind
Discover “Blowing Against The Wind,” Katrin Mountain’s vibrant flag installation at Elizabeth Castle, celebrating its spiritual history. Follow the flags’ path to uncover stories, symbols, and myths of the past.
Aug 30 2025 ‐ Sep 26 2025
Meet Francoise Nicolle at Hamptonne
It's 1865 and Francoise Nicolle, her husband, mother and children live at Hamptonne Farm as tenant farmers.
Sep 02 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.
Sep 02 2025 ‐ Oct 16 2025
1781 Jersey Militia Performance
The 1781 Jersey Militia Living History Group offers a fascinating opportunity to immerse yourself in the life of a soldier and his family during the Georgian era at Elizabeth Castle.
Sep 28 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.
Aug 31 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.
Sep 05 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.
Aug 31 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.
Aug 31 2025 ‐ Oct 26 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.
Aug 30 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.
Sep 07 2025
