Highlights: Go inside Europe’s finest example of a Neolithic Passage Grave Watch the Coin Crew working on the Celtic Coin Hoard in our Treasure exhibition Climb the hill to see the Medieval Chapel. Take some time to reflect at the World War II Slave Worker memorial. Archaeology Museum telling the story of Islanders from ΒΌ million years ago up to the end of the Roman period. La Hougue Bie delivers a truly memorable experience that is at once thought provoking and peaceful. The site features one of Europe’s finest passage graves where you can learn about life in Jersey’s Neolithic community 6,000 years ago. A medieval chapel sits on top of the prehistoric mound and dolmen dominating this tranquil and spiritual site. Unlike many other dolmens you can stand inside the chamber of the passage grave and feel the heart of this place of worship. Ancient treasures are waiting to be found in the geology and archaeology museum, including coin hoards, axes, swords and spears. You’ll also discover a command bunker built during the German Occupation, housing a unique memorial to the slave-workers who were brought to the Channel Islands by invading Nazi forces during the Second World War. See the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard on display at La Hougue Bie. View some of the gold and silver treasures found in the hoard and watch conservators as they painstakingly excavate more coins and treasure from the hoard. La Hougue Bie has a large picnic area where you can enjoy a day out amongst the beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Make sure you visit our new exhibition – Treasure – Revealing the Secrets of the Hoard where you can discover the hidden treasures of the Celtic Coin Hoard found in Jersey in 2012 and watch our conservation experts live in the lab.

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