'Being Jersey – Stories of our Island', which opened to the public last September, has won an international award.
Jersey Museum has won a Gold Award in the Better Future London Design Awards 2025.
‘La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri – d's histouaithes dé not' Île’ (Being Jersey – stories of our Island) has gained worldwide recognition along with exhibitions in China and Saudi Arabia.
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The award celebrated innovation and creative interiors. It also considers the consideration given to space creation and planning, furnishings, finishes, aesthetic presentation and functionality.
La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri exhibit with translucent curtain behind as entry to pause area (Credit Gareth Gardner)
The ‘La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri’ exhibition on the first floor shares some of the island’s most significant moments.
The displays range from prehistoric mammoth skulls and dwarf red deer bones to gold torques, royal charters, items from the Battle of Jersey and Occupation years, and times when Jersey attracted artists, honeymooners and holidaymakers.
Louise Downie, Jersey Heritage’s Director of Curation & Experience, says it's about telling a coherent story:
"We have written word and audio-visual displays. We made sure that the audio-visual artists, for example, were working with the designers to make sure their palette of colours worked with the exhibition
"The designers took their inspiration from the island itself, the geography and geology, and the natural elements, as well as the objects themselves.
"We wanted to create an exhibition that made you feel part of the island's story."
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