I stumbled across this museum and really enjoyed it! Over multiple floors, there's a lot to see and it's free entry as well. The main exhibition on Jersey has different objects relating to its history ranging from fossils to Lillie Langtry's belongings. This is a good sized space with lots of room for a busier visit- don't miss the video by the entrance too for an old-fashioned look at Jersey! The Victorian House (it's actually Georgian but furnished in Victoriana) is accessed on the first floor (its ground level has an exhibition too) and carries on through the floors of the house. It has a fantastic set-up in that the family has debts and are auctioning off the contents before they flee to France. Through the auction you learn about the objects and also live video of the family themselves- it's fantastic! Alongside that, there's a small exhibition on miniature rooms, geology and Jersey prisons. There's a small shop inside with a good mix of souvenirs and a cafe/restaurant too (I didn't visit but it...
Read moreThe museum sits in a great position sitting nxt to the Royal yacht Hotel and overlooking the square. As you walk into the attractive gardens with its water features you will find a lovely bar selling a great choice of GIN.There are plenty of tables and chairs and brollies to take shade. The museum itself is a three storey building with a shop and resteraunt, unfortunately we had no time that day to see the museum. . There is plenty of things to do and see here because Jersey has plenty of history to keep all...
Read moreThe main part of the museum was closed. Still had to pay full price of £12.20 so I was very disappointed.
I'm editing more into this review because of just how much I was disappointed. I barely learnt anything about jersey, I wanted to know about the old railways, it's geography, it's history but all I learnt was about its tomatoes and potatoes. I wouldn't be complaining if I didn't pay an extortionate price. Looking at Guernsey heritage museum, they only charge £7 and the isle of man heritage...
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