Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery — Attraction in St. Helier

Very informative and interactive. Staff were pleasant and helpful on the desk/shop. My favourite part was the boat simulator which gave the feeling and motion of being on a boat. There was an activity where there were a selection of fragrances which you would expect to experience if you were out to sea. I also enjoyed creating a boat and testing whether it would float to the other end of the water vessel. I give it a 4 star and not a 5 star because of the lack of staff interaction. There was one volunteer who just wandered around the building, basically doing her own thing. She did not interact with anyone, children included. She could have done a demonstration or something similar especially for people like me who, found aspects of the visit a little laborious. Other than that, I would recommend visiting here. You'll need about 2-3 hours depending on how big your group is. I liked that we were able to go out of the building and re-enter on the same day; for as many times as you wished on the day. This was helpful as we popped out...

Situated close to Liberation Square, this is a good museum which offers a little bit of everything! It starts with the Elements, offering interactive stations to explore the tides, wind etc (don't forget to walk upstairs to the little landing and see the birds and the winking puffin!). Moving on, there are sections on shipbuilding, maritime art, the Diana (a small preserved ship with a big history!), lifeboatmen and most other things you can think of! The Occupation Tapestry is at the end and offers a glimpse of life under Nazi rule during WW2 looking at the different struggles and history of the era. I think it's a good museum and it's perfect for a group visiting with diverse interests and there is a lot of interaction with buttons to push for younger visitors. If you have a real specific interest, it may leave you wanting more. Without the heritage pass, it's on the more expensive side for an adult ticket at £14.95. One thing I would say, if you're visiting in the colder months, it does get chilly in the galleries (old building,...

Perfect for those who love their maritime history or want to learn more about the island of Jersey with its rich experience with boats and the sea. This is a must visit for any history lover as it host the very famous Jersey Occupation Tapestry. This is a breathtaking showpiece of 13 panels, created by islanders to depict the German occupation of the island during World War 2. We spent 2 hours exploring the museum which i would say is about enough time to fully enjoy it. There are plenty of interactive stations inside the museum and you will learn a lot during your time there. We went as a group of 8, including one wheelchair user, and the museum is easily accessible for this. Would definitely recommend a visit, just to see the tapestry alone. The museum is also conveniently situated just 5 minutes from the central bus station. I would recommend a visit, it’s not expensive and was...