Delve deeper into the heritage, traditions, and values of Barbados with a rewarding exploration of our island’s museums.
Immerse yourself in our local culture as you explore captivating artifacts, historical documents, and fascinating exhibits at museums across the island. Learn about key events and milestones in the island’s history and “meet” influential figures who shaped our nation.
Stepping through time you’ll discover the geological events that formed the island, learn about our original inhabitants, grasp how British colonization shaped our modern history, and understand the sacrifice and triumph of our African ancestors.
By visiting & supporting our museums you’ll also be contributing to the preservation and conservation of Barbados’ cultural heritage for future generations.
👍🏼 Top Picks…
Barbados Museum
Step back in time, explore a complicated past, and get a glimpse of our optimistic future.
St. Nicholas Abbey
Explore a Jacobean mansion, tour the rum distillery, and take a railway ride through the plantation.
George Washington House
Discover life in Barbados when George Washington stayed here in 1751.
Sunbury Plantation House
Step back to a colonial era at this traditional Barbados plantation great house.
🚶🏼♂️ Heritage Tours
In addition to exploring our museums on your own, you can join a local guide for a heritage tour for even more inside information, local insights, and anecdotes….
Colonial Past
Museums hold a special significance for countries such as Barbados with a long colonial past. Barbados was a British colony for over 300 years, and like all colonizers, attempts were made to downplay the history and culture of much of the population… in this case the enslaved West Africans and their descendants.
Barbados museums highlight the resilience and strength of all our people, and give a more balanced perspective of our history and heritage.
Revealing the complexities of our colonial past is an important part of redressing injustices and promoting greater understanding and respect for all peoples.
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