The galleries of the Barbados Museum & Historical Society reveal the island's rich natural, social and military history on the grounds of former 19th-century military prison buildings. Come immerse yourself in the history and learn something new about our island this #HeritageMonth. Self-guided tours are available Monday to Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm, and guided tours are available on request. For more information, kindly contact us at 538-0201 or info@barbmuse.org.bb. We look forward to seei

The Barbados Museum & Historical Society cordially invites you to the launch of the exhibition Behind the Wire, offering an engaging look into the human stories and untold narratives connected to wartime internment in Barbados of German and Austrian civilians, as well as the internment of Barbadians and other British West Indian civilians in Germany and Austria during the First World War. Join us on November 9th at 5:30 p.m. at the Barbados Museum as we unveil this compelling exhibition. Followi

The Barbados Museum & Historical Society joins with all Barbadians to mourn the loss of one of our outstanding sons, Dr. Karl Stewart Watson – former Diplomat, Historian, Archaeologist, Educator, Naturalist, Art enthusiast and general renaissance man. A longstanding member of the BMHS, Karl has the distinction of being the longest-serving Editor of the Museum’s Journal. From 1993 until 2016, Karl was the man behind the premier historical journal in this region. He sourced articles, edited conten

Education and Community Outreach Officer at the Barbados Museum & Historical Society, Kaye Hall, recently treated the BGIS to a tour of the exhibit “Is We Ting: The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Barbados". Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) includes traditional or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants, and “Is We Ting” explores ICH within the setting of the Barbadian home, enabling persons to engage with aspects of oral traditions, social practices, p

Our Stories, Our Museum! We want YOU to help shape the future of our exhibits!Share your stories, memories, or objects you’d love to see featured at the Barbados Museum & Historical Society.Visit the chalkboard in the upper courtyard, write your contribution, and be part of reimagining and revitalizing this exciting redesign process. All entries will be collected and transcribed weekly. Your voice matters!#ourstoriesourmuseum #museumredesign #barbadosmuseum #BMHS | Barbados Museum & Historical S

"Tracking the Historical Development of a Barbados Constitution: Identifying key moments in the Historical Record" by Professor Pedro Welch | Barbados Museum & Historical Society

Join us as we explore the History, Heritage and Culture of Barbados this Heritage Month! We will post clues to some of the more unusual facts about Barbados to test your knowledge about our island home and see if you really know Barbados. We will award: • One point for each correct answer • One point for a photo documenting your answer (let’s see the snippets of Barbados as you share them with us!) • An additional point if you are in the photo enjoying or engaging with the heritage! • #DidYoKnow

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