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We bring stories to life, through living history, tours, activities and events. So that no matter how you can choose to enjoy it, we can help you find your place in the Island’s story
Searching for Jersey’s Celts
1 March 2023 - 31 December 2026The world's largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri
11 September 2024 - 31 December 2026Jersey 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.
La Hougue Bie Tour
1 November 2024 - 31 December 2025Take a tour of La Hougue Bie with one of our volunteer guides.
Hamptonne Tour
1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025Take a tour of Hamptonne with one of our volunteer guides.
Mont Orgueil Tour
1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025Take a tour of Mont Orgueil Castle with one of our volunteer guides.
Longhouse Tour and Fire Lighting
1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025Learn about the Neolithic Longhouse at La Hougue Bie and watch one of our volunteers light a fire using authentic techniques.
Trade Roots
1 January 2025 - 30 September 2025A powerful exhibition that examines the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.
Connection
5 March 2025 - 31 August 2025More than just art, ‘Connection’ is a tribute to Jersey’s rich history, woven together through an unexpected medium – JT phone cards.
What’s Your School’s Story?
15 March 2025 - 20 December 2025A series of FREE talks at Jersey Archive.
Discovery Days
29 March 2025 - 13 December 2025Discover the Island's best stories for FREE with some creative family fun.
Francoise Nicolle
1 April 2025 - 28 October 2025It's 1865 and Francoise Nicolle, her husband, mother and children live at Hamptonne Farm as tenant farmers.
Medieval Musicians
1 April 2025 - 2 September 2025Within the towering granite walls of Mont Orgueil Castle, the air hums with the lilting strains of the medieval minstrels.
Sir Walter Raleigh
1 April 2025 - 16 October 2025Meet Sir Walter at the Castle and he'll tell you about his adventures at sea.
Bouonnefemme
2 April 2025 - 15 October 2025Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip.
Master Gunner
2 April 2025 - 26 October 2025Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun.
Rosel the Bard
2 April 2025 - 15 October 2025Listen to tales of olde as Rosel’s stories carry you through the ages, invoking the magic and mystery of Jersey’s folklore.
Early Years Learning
3 April 2025 - 16 July 2025Designed especially for JH Members and their little explorers (aged 3-5 years old)
Beryl Pinel
3 April 2025 - 16 October 2025Meet Beryl Pinel and hear about life in 1943 when Hamptonne was partially requisitioned by German troops during the Occupation.
Queer resistance and persistence
3 April 2025Join Kaye Nicholson, CEO of the diversity and equality charity, Liberate Jersey, as she explores why surrealist artists Cahun and Moore.
Bonnet Maker
4 April 2025 - 17 October 2025Enter the Labourer’s Cottage at Hamptonne in the year 1880 and meet Astra the Bonnet Maker, a skilled artisan who brings the craft of Jersey
Exploring Cahun’s Self-Portraits
4 April 2025Join us for a free talk as we explore Claude Cahun’s life and art
Meet the Collections
5 April 2025 - 13 December 2025Your chance to see some of the weird, wonderful, and sometimes commonplace, objects that make up our collection.
Film Screening
5 April 2025Take a seat for a special screening of the well-regarded 1992 film adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel, ‘Orlando’, directed by Sally Potter
Letter Writing Workshops
5 April 2025 - 6 April 2025Join Karl Murphy, a multi-disciplinary artist and Learning Officer at Saatchi Gallery, at these free letter writing workshops.
On the Trail of Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore
5 April 2025Join Deputy Montford Tadier for a guided walk through St Brelade's Parish, home of Cahun and Moore.
Love Letters to the Land talk
6 April 2025Join Karl Murphy, a multi-disciplinary artist and Learning Officer at Saatchi Gallery for this free talk.
Uncovering Cahun and Moore talk
6 April 2025Join Claire Follain as she recounts her personal journey to uncover the story of Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore.
Surrealism Workshop
6 April 2025A creative workshop to explore surrealism through sound and visuals.
Marie Esnouf
7 April 2025 - 13 October 2025Marie Esnouf’s story is a fascinating yet chilling chapter in the history of Jersey.
Josephine the Storyteller
8 April 2025 - 22 April 2025Meet Josephine, the mystical storyteller, whose enchanting tales transport you to a world of sea nymphs, magical beasts, and defiant heroes
Regimental Surgeon
14 April 2025 - 29 September 2025Meet Lieutenant Robert Bloodsworth, the Regimental Surgeon's mate of the 95th Regiment of Foot.
A Day to Remember
1 May 2025 - 31 December 2025To mark the 80th anniversary of Liberation, immerse yourself in this captivating ten-minute projected film, ‘A Day to Remember’.
Farming after Liberation
1 May 2025 - 31 December 2025The surprising story of how Hamptonne and other Jersey farms almost collapsed during the Occupation.
Life after Liberation
2 May 2025 - 31 December 2025On the 80th anniversary of the Liberation, this special exhibition examines the many challenges and opportunities Jersey faced
Tudor Falconer
2 May 2025 - 28 September 2025Climb to the Middle Ward of Mont Orgueil Castle and meet Jean Simon, the Tudor Falconer.
Language Room
3 May 2025 - 17 May 2025Step into our language-inspired room, where a specially commissioned Jèrriais soundscape and explore what language means to people.
Time will Tell
5 May 2025 - 10 May 2025Join us for La fîn du temps f'tha tout vaie' or 'Time Will Tell' - an immersive experience celebrating the Jèrriais language.
Olive Syvret
5 May 2025 - 7 September 2025Olive Syvret provides a fascinating glimpse into life under the German Occupation during the Second World War
Talk
6 May 2025Join internationally acclaimed Polish artist Mirosław Bałka, known for his extraordinary sculptural installations, for a talk about his work
Talk German Occupation Records
16 May 2025Digital Access Manager Harry Le Feuvre will talk about some of the records from the Occupation and Liberation period and how to access them.
Occupation Treasure Tours
16 May 2025 - 17 May 2025See behind the scenes at Jersey Archive and discover some of the Occupation treasures that we hold in our Strongrooms.
Talk Life after Liberation
16 May 2025As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation, this talk will explore the fascinating story of what happened next
Talk Writing for Liberation
17 May 2025Hear Occupation historian Mark Lamerton explaining the reasons for researching and writing about the Liberation of the Channel Islands.
Summer Night Sessions at Mont Orgueil Castle
23 May 2025 - 21 August 2025Join us for a ‘Summer Nights Session’ experience and see Mont Orgueil Castle in a completely different light.
Liberation Creation Station!
27 May 2025 - 30 May 2025This May half term, head to the ‘Liberation Creation Station’ at Jersey Museum for four days of FREE family-friendly creative activities.
Winter the Serf
17 June 2025 - 28 August 2025Winter the Serf is a medieval figure both humble and cunning. As you step into his shoes, you'll discover the life of a serf in Mont Orgueil
Force 135
22 June 2025 - 7 September 2025Step back to May 1945, when Jersey was liberated after five years of German Occupation.
Mary Le Brun
1 August 2025 - 29 August 2025It is 1797 and Islander Mary Le Brun is visiting La Hougue Bie join Mary and be transported back to a time of intrigue and mystery.