Jersey Museum and Art Gallery
Museum in the centre of St Helier with the story of Jersey, an art gallery, a gas-lit Victorian house and the island’s Geopark visitor centre.
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About the museum
Jersey Museum stands at the Weighbridge in the centre of St Helier, close to the harbour and the Liberation bus station. It is run by Jersey Heritage, the charity that looks after the island’s historic sites and collections.
The ground floor is free to enter. It holds a theatre where the Story of Jersey film is shown and the visitor centre of the aspiring Jersey Island Geopark, which introduces the island’s geology and its igneous origins. Further up, the permanent exhibition “Being Jersey – stories of our Island” uses the museum’s most important objects to show how Jersey became an island and its people islanders.
The museum also shows works of art, among them a portrait of Lillie Langtry by Sir John Everett Millais. A restored, gas-lit Victorian house, part of the museum, tells the story of Dr Charles Ginestet, a Victorian doctor who leaves his home and family and flees to France to begin a new life. Changing exhibitions add new themes every year.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition “La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri – Being Jersey” on the island’s heritage
- Gas-lit Victorian house with the story of Dr Charles Ginestet
- Portrait of Lillie Langtry by Sir John Everett Millais
- Story of Jersey film in the museum theatre
- Visitor centre of the aspiring Jersey Island Geopark
Permanent exhibitions
- La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri – Being Jersey: stories of our Island – Permanent exhibition on the first floor that uses the museum’s most special objects to tell how Jersey became an island and how living here has shaped its people.
- Victorian House – A restored, gas-lit house that tells the story of a Victorian family in crisis around Dr Charles Ginestet.
- Geopark Visitor Centre – Introduction to Jersey’s geology and landscapes, run in partnership with the island’s bid to become a Geopark.
- Operated by
- Jersey Heritage
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £15.45 |
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| Reduced | £14.45Seniors (65+) |
| Children & teens | £10.25free up to age 5 · Children aged 6–15 and students; children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult or responsible person aged 16 or over. |
| Seniors | £14.45Aged 65 and over |
| Visitors with disabilities | £15.45companion free · Disabled visitors pay the normal admission; up to two carers enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | £10.25 |
| Groups (10+ people) | £13.15 per personAdult price for pre-booked groups of 10 or more adults or seniors (seniors £14.25, children and students £10.25); no booking is needed for smaller groups. |
| Families | £46.452 adults and 2 children or students |
Prices from 1 July 2026. Entry to the ground floor is free; the exhibitions on the upper floors require a ticket. Jersey Heritage members enter free. The 7-day Heritage Pass gives unlimited entry to Jersey Heritage visitor sites. Alderney Society and Museum ticket holders, Guernsey Discovery Pass holders and National Art Pass holders enter free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A full-size passenger lift serves all floors except the top floor of the Victorian House. Entrance doors open automatically, an accessible unisex toilet, standard toilets with step-free access, baby-change facilities, seating and hearing loops at reception and in the auditorium are available. Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge at reception; a quiet space is on the landings and on level 2. The approach has uneven ground and cobblestones. A 3D tour of the Victorian House is published online.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | £46.45 · 2 adults and 2 children or students |
- Baby changing facilities
Family ticket available. The Story of Jersey film, the Victorian House and the free ground floor suit a short visit with children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Liberation Station
All inbound buses stop at Liberation Station, close to the museum; cycle routes 1, 1a and 5.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
There is no parking at the museum. Public parking is available on Pier Road.
The museum is next door to the Royal Yacht Hotel, in the heart of St Helier.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Wi-Fi
The Yard Eatery, an independent coffee bar and eatery on the ground floor (closed Mondays; Tuesday to Thursday 08:00–16:00, Friday 08:00–21:30, Saturday 09:00–21:30, Sunday 09:00–16:00). Gift shop on the ground floor, Wi-Fi available on site, bags and coats can be stored on request, cycle racks.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (EN, FR) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The Victorian House has signs in English and French and an audio guide in English and French; exhibitions are in English and French and the Story of Jersey film runs every 30 minutes with French and German subtitles. Private guided tours of about one hour can be booked in advance for £120 per tour. A floor guide can be downloaded from the Jersey Heritage website. Dogs are not allowed, except assistance dogs. There is no coach parking; schools and educational groups contact the Jersey Heritage education team. |
