Barbados Museum & Historical Society
Dalkeith Road, Saint Michael, Barbados
Google 4.3(900 reviews)
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Specialized exhibition galleries (natural history, African heritage, military, and decorative arts), interactive children's gallery, Shilstone Memorial Library (genealogy and research), Museum Gift Shop, historic open-air courtyards, event space rentals, wheelchair-accessible ground floors, clean restrooms, onsite visitor parking, guided walking tours.
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Overview
The Barbados Museum & Historical Society explores the island’s natural, social and military history in former 19th-century military prison buildings at the Garrison. Its galleries include Barbadian flora and fauna, Caribbean art, military history and the island’s development over time. The museum is within the UNESCO-listed Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison. Check current visiting hours before travelling; the operator lists Sunday and bank-holiday closures.
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Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Listing updated 7 October 2026.