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Located in the island's sole UNESCO World Heritage property, Historic Bridgetown and Its Garrison. Visit the Home of Barbadian Culture and Heritage.
St. Ann's Garrison, Barbados
Joined June 2011
Join us for the final lecture in our 2025 series: “Watson - Art, Culture and Collecting” by Alissandra Cummins, exploring the legacy of Karl Stewart Watson. 🗓️ Thurs, July 31 | 🕕 6PM.📍 Zoom.🆔 867 0809 7573 | 🔑 668772.Don’t miss Watson’s World – A Legacy Unfolds!
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Honoring The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, cricket legend, national hero, and beloved son of Barbados. Explore his legacy at the ‘In His Own Words’ exhibit, open for viewing at the museum.
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Nostalgia Alert!. Looking back at our “Tea & Conversations” gathering—a beautiful celebration of Irish heritage, shared stories, and community spirit in the Trevor Carmichael Walled Garden Theatre. Moments like these stay with us! 🇮🇪🇧🇧
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The Government of Barbados invites tenders for the roof upgrade of Block ‘B’ at the Barbados Museum, Garrison, as part of ongoing efforts to replace the existing asbestos roofing and improve infrastructure. Please swipe to read the tender document.
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Remembering the legacy of The Right Excellent Errol Walton Barrow, whose unwavering commitment to Barbados, independence and Caribbean unity continues to inspire us. #errolbarrow #errolbarrowday #barbadoshistory #BMHS
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The Barbados Museum & Historical Society presents: Geophysical Survey of Enslaved Burial Grounds in Barbados. A Talk by Brian Whiting. Date: January 7th, 2025 .Time: 6:00PM .Location: Barbados Museum & Historical Society | Trevor Carmichael Walled Garden Theatre.
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Shop Visualizing Slavery: Images and Texts by Alvin O. Thompson today!. This book serves as a follow-up and companion volume to Confronting Slavery: Through the Corridors of Silence (2012).
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The Barbados Museum was delighted to have our amazing Junior Curators with us this summer! We recently celebrated their final day with a memorable outing and a proud graduation ceremony. From curating to creating, they embraced every opportunity to grow and learn with us!
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Join us on October 25th & 26th, 2024 as we explore the spirits of our ancestors on Indigenous Spirits - The Duppy Tour 2024! Bring yuh torchlight and come!. Start times: 6:30 P.M. | 7:00 P.M. | 7:30 P.M. | 8:00 P.M. Adults: $85.00.Children: $65.00.Departing: The Barbados Museum
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The Barbados Museum & Historical Society and the Barbados Defence Force invite you to view the display “Reflecting on the Past and Recommitting to the Future: The 45th Anniversary of the Barbados Defence Force.”. Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
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Step into the captivating Afro-Caribbean fantasy of Hardears, now available at the Barbados Museum in both hardback and softcover! This Afro-Caribbean fantasy is a brilliant fusion of science fiction and high adventure, drawing you into a universe inspired by Barbadian culture.
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Come visit the Museum Shop and explore BiBi’s Snacks' selection of delicious syrups, including: Gooseberry, Tamarind, Spicy Tamarind, and Ginger Tamarind. We’re open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hope to see you soon!
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Join us on October 25th, 2024, for an enlightening journey through the history of education on the island with our "I Remember De Days. Education in 20th Century Barbados" bus tour!. Price - $100.00.Date - OCTOBER 25th, 2024. Secure your spot by contacting us at 538-0201.
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Join us on October 25th & 26th, 2024 as we explore the spirits of our ancestors on Indigenous Spirits - The Duppy Tour 2024! Bring yuh torchlight and come!. Start times: 6:30 P.M. | 7:00 P.M. | 7:30 P.M. | 8:00 P.M. Adults: $85.00.Children: $65.00.Departing: The Barbados Museum.
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On September 4th, the Barbados Museum was honoured with a visit by Kes Amha Selassie Yaicob, Priest-in-Charge of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Barbados. Kes Yaicob presented a copy of “The Liturgy of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church” to the Barbados Museum
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Available at the Barbados Museum – A True & Exact History of the Gall Family of the island of Barbados!.Dive into the fascinating legacy of the Gall family, one of the island’s earliest recorded lineages. Don’t miss out on this remarkable historical account, grab your copy today!
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, we come together to honour the strength, courage, and resilience of those battling breast cancer. It's a month of unity, support, and love. #BreastCancerAwareness #ThinkPink #PinkOctober #BarbadosMuseum #BMHS
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Curiosity meets history! Cherrie, our Assistant Registrar, answers the question - Where do you guys find your historical pieces? . Did you know this? . #AskAMuseum #barbadosmuseum #BMHS #AAM2024 #AskAMuseum2024
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It’s Ask a Museum Day! Join Elizabeth as she unpacks the questions - Does the Museum have daily tours and can you tour the Museum for free! . #AskAMuseum #barbadosmuseum #BMHS #AAM2024 #AskAMuseum2024
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Celebrating Ask a Museum Day with Kaye! Discover what she has to say about whether persons can or cannot touch items/artefacts in a museum. #AskAMuseum #barbadosmuseum #BMHS #AAM2024 #AskAMuseum2024
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