The best way to learn about Barbados is through a visit to the Barbados Museum & Historical Society located in the island’s sole UNESCO World Heritage Property.
Visit our National Museum, located in an 18th-century military prison complex in Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison, Barbados’ only World Heritage Property.
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the dynamic, interactive Jairus Brewster Children’s Gallery, view historic Black portraiture from the largest collection in the Anglophone Caribbean, or explore our island’s natural and sociopolitical history and African roots in our diverse selection of galleries. Alternatively, opt for a knowledgeable and friendly guide to accompany you.
Housed in historic 18th-century military prison buildings within Barbados’ sole UNESCO World Heritage Site, the museum invites you to explore its exhibitions and the Jairus Brewster Children’s Gallery, take a guided tour, or attend cultural events, bringing history and heritage to life.
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After your tour of the Museum, enjoy walking tours of the World Heritage Site or delve into the history of our distinctive urban centres. Don’t feel like walking? Try one of our bespoke bus tours, which open the door to the flora, fauna, food, history, heritage and culture of our lovely island. Our guides bring these stories to vivid and exciting life!
Take a piece of Barbados with you when you buy 100% Bajan made items from the Museum Shop. In store you will find a range of local books, souvenirs, jewellery, prints and other trinkets which make for unique keepsakes or gifts!
Grab a bottle of the Museum's Bespoke rum blended by Foursquare Rum Distillery. Its is a blend of rums distilled in both copper pot and column stills and matured in oak casks for not less than 14 years.
