La Valette Underground Military Museum
Museum in a German-built tunnel complex above the bathing pools, covering Guernsey’s military history, the Occupation and the island militia.
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About the museum
The museum occupies a set of tunnels at La Valette on the harbour front of St Peter Port. It is one of 41 tunnel sites that were started in Guernsey during the German Occupation of 1940–45. This tunnel was planned as an underground fuel store for refuelling U-boats, which was meant to protect the fuel from air attack after the RAF had bombed fuel tanks near Castle Cornet.
The fuel tanks were built in Bremen and shipped to the island in sections, and the tunnel was dug with forced labour organised by the Organisation Todt. It was never completed, because supplies from France were cut off after D-Day in June 1944, although work continued with whatever materials were available until February 1945.
Today the tunnels are air-conditioned and house exhibitions on Guernsey’s military history, with an emphasis on the First World War, the German Occupation and the island militia. Visitors can also buy military collectables and books.
Highlights
- Exhibitions in a German-built tunnel complex
- Collections on the German Occupation of Guernsey, 1940–45
- Displays on the First World War and the island militia
- Genuine military collectables and books on sale
Permanent exhibition
- Military history and Occupation collections – Exhibits, collections and information on Guernsey’s military history, with the focus on the First World War, the German Occupation of 1940–45 and the island militia.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £9 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | £7.50Seniors |
| Children & teens | £3.50 |
| Seniors | £7.50 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
An access guide is published on the AccessAble website.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is opposite the La Valette bathing pools on the harbour front of St Peter Port.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
A shop sells genuine military collectables and books.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
