First-time visitors often comment on our island’s long, rich heritage. We take great pride in that history, as seen in our historic museums.

Bermuda Historical Society Museum and the Bermuda National Library

Housed in the former home of our island’s first postmaster, the reference section of our library has virtually every book ever written about the island as well as a collection of microfilm of Bermudian newspapers dating back to 1784.

The museum contains portraits, maps, an eclectic collection of coins, Bermuda silver, Asian porcelains and pictures of horse-and-buggy Bermuda juxtaposed with modern-day scenes.

Queen Street, City of Hamilton
Pembroke Parish
Tel: 441 295 2905 (Library) and 441 295 2487 (Museum)
Call for hours

Bermuda National Trust Museum in the Globe Hotel

Governor Samuel Day built this structure in 1700. Today it is one of the oldest stone buildings on our island.

The offices of the Confederate agent, Major Norman Walker, were housed here during the American Civil War (1861–1865), which makes this significant historic building a most appropriate site for the exhibit “Rogues & Runners—Bermuda and the American Civil War.”

32 Duke of York Street, Town of St. George
St. George’s Parish
Tel: 441 297 1423
Web: http://www.bnt.bm/
Hours: 10am–4pm Monday through Saturday
Admission: BM$5 (adults), BM$2 (children ages 6–18)
Combination ticket to all three Trust museums: BM$10

Bermuda Maritime Museum

The Bermuda Maritime Museum is set within the Keep, a sprawling six-acre fortress at the edge of the Royal Naval Dockyard. Eight historic buildings, including old munitions warehouses and the newly restored Commissioner's House, contain a great variety of exhibitions on our rich history.

Whether taking in some local history, stunning views from the ramparts, or exploring Bermuda's largest fort, there is plenty to see and learn at this important cultural attraction.

The Keep, Royal Naval Dockyard
Sandys Parish
Tel: 441 234 1418
Web: www.bmm.bm
Hours: 9:30am–4:30pm daily, except Christmas Day
Admission: BM$10 (adults), BM$8 (seniors), BM$5 (children ages 5–15)

 

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art

Set in the Botanical Gardens, Bermuda's first ever purpose built museum houses a collection of over 1,200 pieces of Bermuda inspired art. Renowned artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Winslow Homer and Albert Gleizes will be on display as well as a continuously evolving show of local artists. Opened to the public on 2nd March 2008, the museum presents an impressive new facility for educational purposes for all Bermudians, as well as providing an exciting new destination for visitors to the island. A café and gift shop will be in place by the end of the year (2008).

Located in the Botanical Gardens, Paget Parish
Tel: 441 236 2950
Web: http://www.bermudamasterworks.com/
Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sundays, Mondays and public holidays)
Admission: $5 (members and children under 5 years free)

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