Museums in Guernsey
Castle Cornet and Hauteville House, Victor Hugo’s home in exile, in St Peter Port and the German Occupation Museum – plus museums on Alderney and Sark.
Guernsey Museum Guide
Our guide lists 13 museums in Guernsey across 7 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in St Peter Port (5), Castel (3), and Forest (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (46%), City & Regional Museums (23%), and Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (23%) – 4 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs £8 at the median, and the middle half charge between £5 and £10.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 5 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Guernsey
The best-known museums in Guernsey
Castle CornetCastles & Palaces · St Peter Port
Hauteville HousePeople · St Peter Port- Alderney MuseumRegional · St Anne
Fort Hommet Gun CasemateHistory · Castel- German Naval Signals HQHistory · St Peter Port
- German Underground HospitalHistory · Castel
Guernsey Museum and Art GalleryRegional · St Peter Port- La Valette Underground Military MuseumHistory · St Peter Port
- Pleinmont Observation TowerHistory · Torteval
- Sausmarez ManorCastles & Palaces · St Martin
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Guernsey?
Our directory currently lists 13 museums in Guernsey across 7 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Guernsey?
Some of the best known are Castle Cornet, Hauteville House, Alderney Museum, Fort Hommet Gun Casemate, and German Naval Signals HQ.
Which museums in Guernsey offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Folk & Costume Museum.
Which museums in Guernsey are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 10 are open, such as Hauteville House, Alderney Museum, and German Naval Signals HQ.
Which museums in Guernsey are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery and Folk & Costume Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Guernsey?
A regular adult ticket costs £8 at the median, with prices ranging from £3 to £12. Children, students and families usually pay less.
Other regions: North East England · North West England · Yorkshire and the Humber · East Midlands · West Midlands · East of England · London · South East England · South West England · Scotland · Wales · Northern Ireland · Isle of Man · Jersey · Gibraltar