Top Things to do in Nassau
Things to do in Nassau, New Providence Island: The Best History Museums
Nassau teems with Bahamian and British flavor. The capital city of the Bahamas boasts miles of spectacular beaches and stretches of vivid coral reefs perfect for snorkeling. Shop, dine, and sightsee, particularly along busy Bay Street, or if you're a James Bond fan, visit the British Colonial Hotel, which was used as a filming location for two of the Sean Connery-era movies. Visit during the famed Junkanoo Festival to experience a high-energy parade of spectacularly costumed dancers.
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1. Bahamas National Archives
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Learn about the unique history of the Bahamas through old newspaper articles, photographs and skilled archivists.
2. The Heritage Museum of the Bahamas
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
The Heritage Museum of The Bahamas opened in July 2014, and is the foundation of Graycliff's new Heritage Village. Located in the historically preserved Mountbatten House on West Hill Street, the museum offers visitors an in depth look at the history and heritage of The Bahamas, ranging from the pre-historic times to today. The majority of the collection exhibited at the museum is owned by Hamilton White, a well-known British antiques collector. Mr. White's expansive collection greatly complements all that lies on historical West Hill Street, with relics and treasures spanning the centuries to include natural history and fossils, the days of Columbus, the piracy era, slavery and plantation life, the Maritimes of the 18th century, life in the out islands during the early 1900's, the days of the Duke of Windsor, the Royal Air Force, Bahamas Speed Weeks, and so much more.... The oldest of artefacts being a slice of a meteorite which is approximately 4.5 billion years old.
Reviewed By 942dianeg
very cool artifacts, nice tour. The audio tour was a bust but the woman working did the tour herself which was great. A lot of history of the Bahamas I didn't know previously.
3. Nassau Public Library & Museum
4. Pirates of Nassau Museum
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4.0 based on 1,523 reviews
Wax exhibits celebrate the history of pirates in the Bahamas. Self guided tour.
Reviewed By martyw539 - Hendersonville, United States
Loved it and would recommend for people of all ages, the exhibits are really cool and the history questions were fun and informing
5. Bahamas Historical Society
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4.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By marksewell2018 - Shelbyville, United States
My wife and I visited this small museum on our honeymoon last week. We planned a self guided walking tour of downtown that started at Fort Fincastle. From the Fort we walked down the Queen's Staircase which leads you directly down the street to this quaint little museum. The individuals who guided us through the artifacts and information on display possessed a great deal of passion for their Bahamian history and culture. This made the visit much more enjoyable and allowed us the opportunity to fully understand the exhibits as we were exploring them. I would say this is a must visit location if you are interested in the history of The Bahamas dating to the Lucayan peoples, and are looking for an option away from the more traditional tourist options.
