Museums in Jersey
The Jersey Museum and Elizabeth Castle in Saint Helier, Mont Orgueil Castle above Gorey and the Jersey War Tunnels from the German occupation – many of them run by Jersey Heritage.
Jersey Museum Guide
Our guide lists 14 museums in Jersey across 8 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in St Helier (4), St Brelade (2), and St Lawrence (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (50%), Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (14%), and Archaeology & Antiquity (7%) – 7 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs £15.45 at the median, and the middle half charge between £10 and £15.50.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 8 offer dedicated programs for families, and 6 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 Jersey
The best-known museums in Jersey
Elizabeth CastleCastles & Palaces · St Helier
Mont Orgueil CastleCastles & Palaces · Gorey
La Hougue BieArchaeology · Grouville
Jersey War TunnelsMemorial · St Lawrence
Jersey Museum and Art GalleryRegional · St Helier- Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry GalleryHistory · St Helier
Pallot Steam, Motor & General MuseumTechnology · Trinity- 16 New Street – The Georgian HouseHistory · St Helier
- Battery MoltkeHistory · St Ouen
Hamptonne Country Life MuseumOpen-air · St Lawrence
Museums in Jersey with programs for families
- Elizabeth CastleCastles & Palaces · St Helier
- Mont Orgueil CastleCastles & Palaces · Gorey
- La Hougue BieArchaeology · Grouville
- Jersey War TunnelsMemorial · St Lawrence
- Jersey Museum and Art GalleryRegional · St Helier
- Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry GalleryHistory · St Helier
- Pallot Steam, Motor & General MuseumTechnology · Trinity
- Hamptonne Country Life MuseumOpen-air · St Lawrence
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Jersey?
Our directory currently lists 14 museums in Jersey across 8 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Jersey?
Some of the best known are Elizabeth Castle, Mont Orgueil Castle, La Hougue Bie, Jersey War Tunnels, and Jersey Museum and Art Gallery.
Which museums in Jersey offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Le Hocq Tower.
Which museums in Jersey are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Elizabeth Castle, Mont Orgueil Castle, and La Hougue Bie.
Which museums in Jersey are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Jersey War Tunnels, Jersey Museum and Art Gallery, and Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Jersey?
A regular adult ticket costs £15.45 at the median, with prices ranging from £7 to £21. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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