Barbados Museum and Historical Society
Home of Barbadian Heritage and Culture
Home of Barbadian Heritage and Culture
About
Located in Barbados' UNESCO World Heritage Property of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison, the galleries of the Barbados Museum & Historical Society are housed in 19th-century military prison buildings and reveal the island's rich natural, social and military history.
With extensive galleries and a dedicated Library, the Barbados Museum & Historical Society is not only the foremost authority on the historical record of Barbados, but also an educator and a champion of the cultural heritage of our island.
We offer professional and research services to academics, history buffs, genealogists and anyone interested in learning a little bit more about Barbados. Our services are far reaching; not only do we provide tours and programmes to share the island’s rich heritage with the world and but
Get a glimpse into the stories and historical events of Barbados with our range of exhibits, artwork and over 500,000 artifacts.
Sneek-Peeks
Exhibitions and Galleries
We have 7 separate stunning Exhibitions and Galleries
Military
The Military Gallery pays homage to the history of the Garrison and showcases the historical development of the armed forces in Barbados from the 17th century until the end of World War II.
Children's
A dynamic gallery offers many opportunities for children to understand the world around them through a Barbadian lens
Africa
Introduces visitors to the geography, history, and heritage of Africa and its legacy in the creation of Caribbean society
Objects and Artifacts
There are 6 distinct collections of Objects and Artifacts
Offsite Collections
Several offsite collections owned and maintained by the Museum that expand our understanding of Barbados’ historical landscape are located across the 166 square miles that make up our beautiful island.
You can visit:
Gun Hill Signal Station - Military History
Cricket Legends of Barbados - objects, and documents related to the history of West Indian Cricket
Concorde Experience (temporarily closed) - Concord and other areas of Barbados’ aviation history
Foursquare Folk Museum (temporarily closed) - A collection of folk and Barbadiana artefacts
Social History
Archaeological artifacts, period furniture, maps, ephemera, Barbadian craft and domestic ware, historic photographs and postcards.
A collection that covers areas such as historic Bridgetown and tells a story of the diversity of the historical and cultural experience of this island
Natural History
A collection displays a diverse collection of life, flora and fauna to tell the story of Barbados’ natural environment, including a stunning collection of Shells
Collections
We have 9 enthralling Documentary Collections
Tours
There are 4 Tour options available, Self Guided, Walking, Bus and Custom.
Mondays – Saturdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sundays and Bank Holidays: CLOSED