La Hougue Bie
A peaceful and ancient site where you can visit one of the oldest buildings in the world.
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We're open all year round so come and explore Jersey’s heritage and visit our landmark castles and museums
Places to visit-
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Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.
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Mont Orgueil Castle
A medieval castle with links to the English Crown and amazing views across to France.
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Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery
An interactive adventure about Jersey’s seafaring history and the Occupation Tapestry Gallery tells the Island’s story during WW2.
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Hamptonne Country Life Museum
A picturesque country farm estate from the 15th century sharing the story of Jersey’s rural life.
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New FREE exhibition
La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri - d's histouaithes dé not' Île
Being Jersey – stories of our Island
Jersey is a special Island. It is tiny – a small dot on the world map. But its size belies the breadth of its unique and varied heritage. This NEW free exhibition explores what makes us Jersey.
What's on?
There’s always something new to discover, a new story to share or a memory to create, take a look at what’s on and be part of the Island story
Featured
Lithophilia
Immerse yourself in an audio-visual experience at La Hougue Bie
Flavours of Jersey
Step back in time and enjoy the flavours of traditional Jersey cuisine in the charming rustic surroundings of Hamptonne Country Life Museum.
La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri
Jersey is a special Island. It is tiny – a small dot on the world map. But its size belies the breadth of its unique and varied heritage.
Alderney the Holocaust on British Soil
Piers Secunda's exhibition, 'Alderney: The Holocaust on British Soil', sheds light on the experiences of Holocaust victims in Alderney.
Jèrriais Chat Group
Come and chat with our Jèrriais speakers, or simply enjoy a cuppa and listen to the sound of our indigenous language.
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The stories of Jersey
Learn a little more about our Island's heritage
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The language of Jèrriais
This ancient language has woven itself into the fabric of Jersey’s identity, its vocabulary is shaped by the Island’s landscape, agricultura
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Witch Trials in Jersey
The Channel Islands have been described as ‘proportionate to their size, the witch hunting capital of Atlantic Europe.’
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Corn riots
Learn about the corn riots of 1769, why they happened and how this public protest inspired change.
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Lillie Langtry
Every age has its own idea of beauty and in Lillie Langtry we have the epitome of a late 19th century "pinup".
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Claude Cahun and Jersey
Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer. They are best known today for her surreal self-portrait photographs.
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Discover the Island's stories
Find out what makes our Island so special, read some of the heritage stories and discover our Island story.
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Start your family history research
Discover your story this year and start your family history research online or in-person at Jersey Archive.
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Historic places to visit for free
There's lots of free history and heritage to explore, here are some of our top picks
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Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.
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Signal Station
The Island’s only working signal station, displaying weather warnings and signals for special occasions.
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Dolmen de Faldouët
A free-to-access dolmen built around 6,000 years ago to align with the rising sun on the spring and autumn equinox.
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Research tools
Historic environment record (HER) for Jersey
An extensive online resource and research tool about the heritage of Jersey showcasing the Island’s rich diversity of archaeological sites, finds, historic buildings and landscapes.
HER website