Barbados Museum & Historical Society
History museum · Barbados ·

Barbados Museum & Historical Society

History museum · Barbados ·

Barbados history, geology, culture exhibits in former prison

Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null
Barbados Museum & Historical Society by null

Information

Dalkeith Road, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados Get directions

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Dalkeith Road, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados Get directions

+1 246 538 0201
barbmuse.org.bb
@barbadosmuseum
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@barbadosmuseum

Features

restroom
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Oct 26, 2025

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"Near the racecourse in the Garrison part of the city stands a former military prison from Barbados’s time as headquarters of the British navy's Windward and Leeward forces. Since the 1930s, the two-story stone structure with gardens has been put to happier use, housing the Barbados Museum and Historical Society. Exhibits cover the island’s coral structure and natural history, as well as the original Amerindian presence, the slave trade, sugar cultivation and rum production."

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Lorenzo P.

Google
Very interesting museum, has detailed info on all the history of Barbados and its nature. Very recommended to visit if you want to know more about the island. Not all the interactive installations in the museum worked properly, however this will not impact negatively your visit.

alfahad91

Google
A great museum to get an introduction into Barbados. The only negative is that one part of the museum can only be seen through glass from the outside!

Sue G.

Google
An interesting place to visit for some history and background to Barbados. Lots of exhibits but the inside galleries are very hot and humid so you tend not to dwell too long on them. Fans definitely need to be installed. Some galleries were locked. Nice grounds.

Dylan S

Google
Pros: Rihanna's Umbrella ☔ at start. 😆 Great history lesson and inspiring geo, plant, animal and human life that contributed to this island. Bravo on a great display of history and labelled well. I think this is a must see and didn't mind any heat as it was warm but not too hot. Cons: Restrict photos in some rooms but you can take nature and photos of scenic area.

Kate R.

Google
As others have said the museum is unbearably hot. Half of the ceiling fans were not working which meant we were dripping sweat. It’s a shame because we were enjoying learning so much but it was too hot! A few of the exhibits do have AC which was nice. The main parts of the museum is a bit dated so it’s time for a refresh but overall the content was good.

EFlatMajor7

Google
A must visit museum to gain an understanding of the rich history of Barbados.

Rajkiran N.

Google
Best way to take in the natural and human history of this great country. The museum is well-organized and does an excellent job of educating people on Barbados's history. Every tourist must see this.

ILoveArtwork

Google
This was my third visit, and I thoroughly enjoyed the new exhibit updates—especially the children’s section and the Irish connection exhibit. Both were truly inspiring!