Set in the historic harbour of St Helier, the Maritime Museum is all about seafaring, navigation and the elements, told through the stories of Jersey people.

Through interactive exhibits you can feel the force of a gale, understand the tides and learn how to design and float a ship. Immerse yourself in songs and stories of the sea, and find out about the Island's myths and legends.  The Maritime Museum brings alive Jersey's maritime past.

Take a look at the restoration work being carried out on one of our historic boats where every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday you can watch the ancient and declining art of boat-building as the team restore classic boats.

Take a closer look at some of the displays

HMS Havick was a quarterdeck sloop, Dutch built in 1784. After its capture and commission by the Royal Navy, it served in the English Channel until it was wrecked in St Aubin’s Bay by a terrible storm in November 1800. The items on display give an insight into the lives of ordinary seamen in Nelson’s Navy, as well as relating the trauma of the fateful shipwreck.

The Art of the Model Maker, featuring models of HMS Jersey, the classic fishing boat Fiona, and many more.

A Life’s Work consists of  selected objects from maritime collector and Jersey resident Tony Titterington’s extensive collection of salvage, retrieved over a lifetime from Channel Island waters. They include a torpedo, propeller and shaft, a restored 88mm deck gun and sonar from a German armed trawler and items ranging from a ship’s bell to a bronze cannon from the Determinée, a British man-of-war wrecked off Noirmont 200 years ago.

The Occupation Tapestry

Also located at the Maritime Museum is the Occupation Tapestry, made by the people of Jersey to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey from German occupation during the Second World War.

Information

Opening times
The Maritime Museum is open from 10am to 4pm daily

Address

New North Quay, St Helier, JE2 3ND

For more information call +44 (0)1534 633372

Admission

Adults £7.50

Seniors (65+) £7.00

Children*/Students £4.50

Children under 6 go free

Family ticket** £22.00 

*ages 6 to 16

** Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children

The Jersey Pass is accepted at the Maritime Museum

Payment

On arrival, by cash (Sterling or Euros accepted), credit/debit card (not Diners Club or American Express) or cheque (with banker’s card)

Organised groups

Booking is essential call +44 (0)1534 633300

Entrance and parking

Located on the New North Quay in close proximity to the Weighbridge and Liberation Square. No on-site car park but parking for cyclists. Four disabled parking spaces at the rear of the museum. Nearest public car parks are located at the Waterfront, the Esplanade, Pier Road and Sand Street.

Buses and cycle routes

All bus routes to Liberation Station

Follow any cycle route for St Helier

Refreshments

A café is situated next door to the Maritime Museum

Gift Shop
The Jersey Heritage gift shop, selling gifts and souvenirs relating to the collection and to Jersey is located at the museum and is open to visitors and non-visitors.
 

Access arrangements

Disabled access to all floors

Dogs

No dogs allowed, except guide dogs