Barbados Museum Barbados

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One can easily be engaged and educated for hours. What used to be a former British military prison in the 19^th-century has been transformed into a national museum. There is excellent coverage of the island’s history with fascinating segments about the colonial era and military history. There are also artifacts from around 400BC, the local floral and fauna, and 20^th-Century Caribbean art, among other displays.

 A visit to the Barbados Museum and Historical Society is a must for everyone. The island's rich history and culture come to life in these fascinating galleries, set in beautiful nineteenth-century buildings. Here you can see and explore Barbadian natural and social history, African heritage, military history, decorative arts, prints and paintings.