This access statement does not contain personal opinions as to our suitability for those with access needs, but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer all our guests/visitors.

Introduction

The Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery is situated on New North Quay in St Helier, in the heart of Jersey’s harbour area.

The Maritime Museum presents the story of Jersey’s Maritime history, with lots to touch, see and hear. The museum includes displays on the Elements, Boats and People, as well as a small cinema space screening six short films about Jersey’s coast, sea, natural environment and maritime history.

The museum also includes the Occupation Tapestry Gallery showing a display of 13 tapestries created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey. Enthusiasm for the project was such that it became the biggest community project ever to take place on the island and people from all parishes took part in the production of the Tapestry. The Gallery is a large open space that has a video which can be played and heard throughout the room. There are touch screens for each panel of the tapestry. It is a low lit area.

The museum is based on two floors and has a lift to the 2nd floor, as well as having two small galleries on a third floor with steps and chair lift. A gift shop is located on the ground floor in the foyer and toilets are also situated on the ground floor.

Visitors are met by a Visitor Services Assistant at the front reception desk and assisted by a volunteer host and occasional guides.

We look forward to welcoming you. If you have any queries or require any assistance please phone 01534 811043 or email info@jerseyheritage.org

Pre-arrival

  • For full details and maps of how to reach us please see the explore section of our website: www.jerseyheritage.org/places- to-visit/Maritime-Museum
  • Liberty Bus operate the local bus service and the main bus station is at Liberation Station, situated on the Esplanade, approximately 300 metres from Jersey Museum. To find out about bus times and services visit: www.libertybus.je or Tel: 01534 828555 or visit the customer service desk at Liberation Station, St Helier, Jersey JE1 3AS
  • The museum is situated a short distance from Elizabeth Terminal and Albert Terminal. To find out about passenger ferries contact Condor Ferries: 0845 6091027 or visit condor ferries.com or for local services visit www.jersey.com
  • The airport is located in the west of the Island, taxis and a regular bus services run from the airport to Liberation Station
  • There is a taxi stand on Mulcaster Street adjacent to the Weighbridge, approx 50 metres from the front entrance to the museum

Car parking and arrival

  • The nearest accessible parking bays are situated in Wharf Street (2 hours) and Church Street (4 hours), also you can park in any paycard parking area for up to 2 hours as long as you display your disabled parking permit and a paycard for the correct period. The nearest one hour parking bays are located on commercial buildings. For further location information on where accessible parking bays are situated please visit www.gov.je/Travel/Motoring/Parking/Pages/ phone Jersey Parking control Tel: 01534 44866
  • The nearest car parks are Pier Road Multi-Storey car park and the Esplanade Car park. Pier Road is a steep hill and there are steep steps to reach the harbour level. From the Esplanade carpark, the walk to the museum is mostly level, but with some uneven surfaces with areas of paving and cobbles
  • Paycards or the Pay on line app must be used in both Pier Road and the Esplanade car parks and can be bought locally either individually or in books of 10 from many places, including :garages, newsagents, local shops, supermarkets, post offices. A Pay for Parking app is available for all car parks. For more information on parking please contact the Jersey Parking Control Office, Sand Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QF Tel: 01534 48660/448669 F: 01534 448667 www.gov.je/Travel/Motoring/Parking
  • The Waterfront car park is designed as a short stay car park and as such the parking charges reflect this.Parking is chargeable Monday to Saturday between the hours of 8am and 6pm at the following rates: Less than 15 minutes: free. The first 3 hours are charged at 90p per hour or part thereof (if the total stay is over 15 minutes). The fourth & fifth hour at £1.25 per hour or part thereof. The sixth, seventh and eighth hours of your stay are charged at £2.00 per hour or part thereof. The ninth hour and over is charged at £3.00 per hour or part thereof. The car park operates on a ticket system and payment is made via pay-stations. Payment can be made by cash or credit/debit card. Correct July 2021

Main entrance, reception and ticketing area

  • The main entrance and ticket area is situated on the ground floor with step free, level access, throughout
  • The floor surface is slightly uneven and is paved with slabs
  • There is an open plan front of house reception and ticket area with a desk where tickets can be bought
  • There is a gift shop and toilets on the ground floor
  • Wheelchair loan is available free of charge on request
  • Bags and coats can be stored on request
  • Hearing Induction loop installed
  • Ear defenders are available

Attraction (displays, exhibits etc)

  • Visitor Service Assistants welcome visitors on arrival at the museum and will offer information on the galleries and exhibitions when you purchase your entrance ticket
  • Discover Jersey’s maritime past in this uniquely interactive museum where you can see, touch, hear and even smell the exhibits. Jersey’s landscape and history have been shaped by the sea and this museum tells the story of the Island’s unique maritime environment and rich seafaring past. Set by the historic harbour of St Helier, the Maritime Museum is all about seafaring, navigation and the elements, told through the stories of Jersey people
  • The exhibition space is very busy, with lots of things around, including many things that can be interacted with as well as listened to. Should this be at all overwhelming the visitor desk at the entrance is an open and calmer area. There are areas where there is water which can be interacted with as well as wind machines. Please get in touch if you or someone you are visiting with has specific needs you would like to discuss in relation to the range of items at this site
  • Public toilets, including an accessible toilet, are located on the ground floor of the museum with level access from the foyer, and the main entrance area
  • All sanitary ware and tiles are white
  • The floor is tiled in dark blue
  • There is an emergency alarm pull cord located in the accessible toilet
  • There is baby changing unit available in the accessible toilet
  • The toilets are well lit with overhead lighting with the light switch located at the standard height of 1.2m above the floor
  • Flooring throughout all toilets is tiled
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the unisex accessible toilet on the ground floor

Shop

  • The shop is situated on the ground floor and has a flat level access from the main entrance area
  • The shop floor is tiled and slightly uneven
  • The shop sells a range of gifts, books and souvenirs
  • Staff are on hand to provide assistance if required

Additional information

  • All Front of House Staff undertake customer service training
  • We run an annual mystery visitor programme to measure and maintain customer care standards
  • We have a set of evacuation procedures – should you require it someone will assist you with evacuation if required to a muster point outside of the building
  • Clear signage is used throughout the museum using Arial font
  • Staff are happy to offer additional information on the surrounding area; restaurants / hotels / attractions / places of interest
  • A free to use ‘Take a Break’ sensory bag is available

Contact information

Address Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery, North Quay, St Helier JE2 3ND
Telephone: 01534 811043
Email: info@jerseyheritage.org
Hours Of Operation: Summer 10am to 5pm, winter 10am to 4pm
Local Accessible Taxi: Luxicabs 01534 887000
Local Public Transport: Liberty Bus operate the local bus service in Jersey. To find out more about the service go to: www.libertybus.je or phone: 01534 828555 Via e-mail: to info@libertybus.je On X (twitter): @libertybusje In writing: LibertyBus La Collette Bus Depot St Helier Jersey JE2 3NX In person at our Customer Service and Information centre: Liberation Station St Helier, Jersey JE1 3AS