The Barbados Museum
The Barbados Museum displays historical and cultural artifacts. The Barbados Museum is located at the Garrison. The building which houses the Barbados Museum was built in 1817 as a British Military Prison. From 1930 this building was the location of the Barbados Museum and Historical Society.
A visit to the Barbados Museum will enlighten you on Barbadian heritage and the life of the early inhabitants. See excavated Amerindian artifacts and other historical objects from the past.
Visitors can see collections of furniture from the Victorian era and novel maps of the island. There are also collections of historical photographs and other exhibits which document the history of Barbados.