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Occupation Tapestry Gallery

Visit the award winning Occupation Tapestry, made by the people of Jersey to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Island’s liberation.

 

 

 

 

Admission

Admission to the Occupation Tapestry Gallery is £4.20.

 

Opening times

Daily from 10am to 5pm from 27 March to 3 November 2013

 

Address

New North Quay, St Helier, JE2 3ND, The Occupation Tapestry Gallery is located at the Maritime Museum.

For more information call +44 (0)1534811 043

 

About the Occupation Tapestry Gallery

Visit the award winning Occupation Tapestry, also located at the Maritime Museum, made by the people of Jersey to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Island’s liberation. The twelve panels of this richly coloured tapestry tell the story of life in Jersey during the Second World War. This community work of art depicts Islanders' personal memories of the war and their experience of living under German occupation.

 

 

 

How to find us


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GPS

Latitude 49.181570139848446
Longitude -2.1101635694503784

 

Payment

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

 

Organised groups

Booking is essential, at least one weeks notice is required.  Email groupbookings@jerseyheritage.org

 

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

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