Barbados Museum & Historical Society, Bridgetown (must see)

The Barbados Museum is housed in an old military prison built in 1818. It's located in the St. Ann's Garrison, adjacent to the Savannah and racetrack. The museum and historical society has been based here since the 1930s.

The museum features numerous galleries and exhibits about the island, its people, culture, and history. Mostly, this is a traditional museum with photo galleries, antiques, and collectibles that tell the story of Barbados. The museum has over 500,000 objects in its collection, although only a small percentage are displayed.

In addition to cultural artifacts, there are displays describing the island's natural history and coral structure. There is also a children's exhibit called "Yesterday's Children" that explores history through the eyes of little ones. The museum is also home to a rare collection of Barbados historical maps and the Shilstone Memorial Library.

The museum is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sundays. It's closed on public holidays.