Jersey Museum Free Entry Scheme
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WQ.132/2026
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE
MINISTER FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY DEPUTY M. TADIER OF ST. BRELADE
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 6th JULY 2026 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 13th JULY 2026
Question
"Will the Minister –
- advise whether it his assessment that the free entry trial to the Jersey Museum was successful;
- if he considers this trial was successful, commit to undertaking the necessary conversations with Jersey Heritage to continue the trial and, if not, provide his reasons for not doing so; and
- detail his policy position on free entry into the Jersey Museum?"
Answer
- I've not yet had an opportunity to meet with Jersey Heritage to discuss their evaluation of the trial and whether it met its intended objectives but look forward to doing so in the near future.
- This decision will need to take into consideration both the evaluation of the trial and the costs of continuing this policy.
The trial was supported through Government funding to compensate for the loss of admissions income to the value of £497,000. Any decision to provide free admission on a permanent basis must be balanced against affordability, value for money and other funding priorities within the arts, culture and heritage 1% envelope.
- See answer above.