The National Museum of St. Kitts

Local history museum · Basseterre

The National Museum of St. Kitts

Local history museum · Basseterre

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77VG+RGC, Bay Rd, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis

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The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null
The National Museum of St. Kitts by null

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Nestled in a grand 1894 treasury building, this compact museum offers a rich dive into St. Kitts' vibrant history and cultural heritage.  

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77VG+RGC, Bay Rd, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis Get directions

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77VG+RGC, Bay Rd, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis Get directions

+1 869 465 5584
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Jul 11, 2025

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"This comprehensive museum, which was dedicated in 2002, is housed in St. Kitts’ historic treasury building. Constructed from hand-cut limestone in 1894, the building is still known as the gateway to Basseterre, thanks to its imposing size. Inside, three galleries trace the history of St. Kitts from the island’s indigenous inhabitants to its independence in 1983. Visitors can learn about the sugar, slave, and rum trades as well as carnival customs, and see traditional dress on display."

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Jason Brown

Google
I enjoyed my time in this small but very informational museum. The story of Saint Kitts was on full display. If you like history and you visit Saint Kitts you need to visit this place.

Joanne Friel

Google
Great place to visit

Daniel C

Google
Small museum that has a few historic artifacts of interest. A lot of the exhibits and images look like they were just pulled off the internet, but you can tell the people who put it together take pride in the work. There is a $5 USD fee to enter the museum on the second floor of the building, while the gift shop is free to enter on the first floor. Expect to spend about an hour to get through the entire museum.

kristi McConnell

Google
Mrs. Moores is absolutely delicious. A friend of mine told me of this place and it was absolutely fantastic.

Saskia Fox

Google
Such a disappointment, especially after seeing the Museum at Nevis. Staff were pleasant & welcoming. However, the main exhibition was both small and in my opinion, quite disinteresting - it was based on the history of carnival and led up to current day music..... There was then 1 other small room with a very limited display of information and small relics. The fact that the museum is small, is not the problem. The Museum at Nevis is small but well presented and packed with interesting historic facts. The Website states that "A tour of the Museum will take you on a journey through the early stages of sugar cultivation.  From densely covered forest to the golden and black volcanic sand covered beaches, we boast a diverse ecological experience which is on display in the museum.....Inside the museum, one may feel as if they are living in the moment as there are ample amount of information and artifacts to relate to." This was the kind of content I was interested in, but this was NOT the reality of what is currently presented at all. Some of the photos that are currently on Google reviews are not a reflection of current displays. The Museum no longer allows visitors to take photos or videos and I wonder if the current limited display is the reason for this??

Soo Chin

Google
Not much to to look at but you pass right through it on your way to town. Does have nice old timey post cards though. Turn right to the post office where you can experience true island time as you wait for the clerks.

Diane Warner

Google
This is a good type of attraction to have on the island. More historic places are needed to give visitors and inhabitants a sense of identity and pride. There needs to be less bars and over-hyped, very expensive places.

J M

Google
Small place. Upstairs from the gift shop, where you purchase entry tickets. The staff is friendly and competent. The salons are well laid out and organized chronologically. Nice video presentation.