In 2002 the Public Records (Jersey) Law was passed by the States. The Law establishes Jersey Heritage as the official body with responsibility for the selection, collection, conservation and provision of access to all records produced by public bodies. The long term preservation and security of the records in our care is our highest priority and we offer advice on conservation of records and preserving your own documents and memorabilia.

Jersey Heritage also accepts records from private businesses, clubs, associations, charities, families and individuals. Records may be donated, or deposited on long term loan whereby ownership remains with the depositor. All our donors and depositors will receive a receipt and professionally prepared catalogue of the records. There is no charge for depositing records with us.

As well as collecting records Jersey Heritage is committed to making them and information about them as widely available to the public as possible. Individuals can visit the Jersey Archive in person or use our enquiries and research service. The Jersey Heritage Open Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) allows you to search online for any names, places or subjects you are interested in with a detailed search option also available

Opening times

Open: All year, Tuesday - Thursday, 9am-5pm (Reading Rooms closed 1-2). Late night Thursday on the last Thursday of the month until 7pm. Open on the third Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm.
Closed: 4th - 6th December, 21st December - 1st January (re-opening 2nd January)

Admission – FREE
Please bring photographic ID on your first visit to register as a read.
Jersey Pass holders – 20% off research fees
Members – 20% off research fees

The Jersey Archive holds records on all aspects of Jersey’s history. Researchers can use archive resources to trace their family history, house history or to find out more about the German Occupation. Information leaflets are available on a variety of subjects. Jersey Archive also holds the collections of the Channel Islands Family History Society.

Staff at the Jersey Archive can also assist with legal enquiries and property research for the construction profession. We also offer talks and tours and education services.

How to find us

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Address

Jersey Archive is on Clarence Road, St Helier

GPS
Latitude 49.1829902630301
Longitude -2.097814679145813

Special Events, Exhibition and Activities

Les Quennevais Identity Project at Jersey Archive
Each year Jersey Archive works with Year 8 at Les Quennevais School on a project called Identity. The project aims to get the students thinking about their place in the world and leads into goal setting for their future lives. The first part of the project is for the students to be aware of where they came from through the research and creation of a family tree or memory book. A number of the students family trees - spanning many generations and memory books - telling the story of a particular member of the family are on display at Jersey Archive. The exhibition runs on a year to year basis with new trees and books being displayed each year. This exhibition is free to access during Jersey Archive opening hours.

What's Your Street’s  Story.
Discover the history of Jersey's streets and find out about the people who lived, loved and worked there in a series of free talks at Jersey Archive. Free entry Proudly sponsored by Appleby. To avoid disappointment book your place by calling 833300 or email archives@jerseyheritage.org

What's Your Steet's Story Talks

Saturday 21 January - Tours of Jersey Archive
Saturday 18 February - Treasures of the Archive
Saturday 17tMarch  - Rozel Bay
Saturday 21 April  - Six Rue, St Lawrence
Saturday 19 May - Five Oaks
Saturday 16 June  - St Peter’s Village
Saturday 21 July  - FB Fields
Saturday 18 August - Springfield
Saturday 15  September  - Gorey Common
Saturday 20 October - St Brelade’s Bay
Saturday 17 November  - Bath Street
Saturday 15 December - Archive Open