Top 10 Specialty Museums in Caribbean, Caribbean

July 19, 2021 Layne Dawes

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1. Museum of the City of Santiago

Dominican Republic
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

This museum explores the history of the area from the ninth century through modern times.

2. Parque de Bombas

Plaza de Las Delicias, Ponce 00731 Puerto Rico +1 787-284-4141 http://www.discoverpuertorico.com/profile/parque-de-bombas/8527
Excellent
50%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 532 reviews

Parque de Bombas

This loudly-colored building in black, red, green and yellow, was built for a volunteer fire-fighter's brigade.

Reviewed By NickH2650 - Burgh le Marsh, United Kingdom

This is an immaculately presented attraction in the town square of Ponce.It is free entry and all the staff are very helpful and welcoming.

3. Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

40 Crow Lane, Hamilton HM19 Bermuda +1 441-294-0204 [email protected] http://www.buei.bm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 326 reviews

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Experience the wonders of the ocean without getting wet! Interactive exhibits for both young and old including The America's Cup exhibit, our new simulated dive into the Bermuda Triangle, our 'Living with the Ocean' exhibit which examines the human impact on the marine environment, one of the largest private shell collections in the world, the famous Teddy Tucker Shipwreck Gallery and so much more!

Reviewed By msjhaffey - Hook, United Kingdom

This gets a rare 5 stars because, quite simply, it is so fascinating. My wife and I expected an hour would be plenty, but it seized our attention and wouldn't let go. From the cedar root that was more than 7,000 years old through the excellent virtual reality session (at the America's Cup), the explanation of theories about the "Bermuda Triangle" and the treasure room, to name just a few. Information was presented in an interesting fashion and there were plenty of interactive exhibits. One of only two niggles is that s few of the interactive exhibits were not working. In general things were designed to appeal to a wide range of ages and did so very successfully. My second niggle is the prominence on the outside of the building given to bizarre explanations for the "Bermuda Triangle". The exhibit itself was far more down to earth. A huge amount of thought and planning must have gone into this exhibition. It has thoroughly succeeded. Well done! Top tip: I found the virtual reality exhibit breathtaking. I suspect there may be queues for it in the tourist season, so arrive early.

4. Caguana Ceremonial Park and Museum

Puerto Rico +1 787-894-7325 http://www.thisismypuertorico.com/caguana-ceremonial-ball-courts-site/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Caguana Ceremonial Park and Museum

The most significant archaeological site in the Caribbean.

Reviewed By dilettabrutti92 - Lecco, Italy

The most interesting cultural activity I did in Puerto Rico! So much to learn about the Taìno culture, and so much to see both in the park and in the museum!! You should definitely ask of Michael once there, he's gonna bring that place to life with his passion and his knowledge, guaranteed... Such an amazing man and soul, thank you so much again, you made our day! Entrance fee is 5$ adults and 3$ seniors/students/children... The place would be worth way more than that, hope the government or anyone in charge will soon consider preserving the place.

5. Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue

Willemstad Curacao +599 9 461 1067 [email protected] http://www.snoa.com/
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4.5 based on 629 reviews

Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue

The Western Hemisphere's oldest synagogue in continuous use was founded in 1651 by 12 families from Amsterdam.

Reviewed By W5824MKmichaels

Oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, it is Sephardic and has sand covered floors. Attached museum is well worth the $10pp, we spent 2 hours there, definitely the best museum in Curacao that we visited. The congregation welcomes visitors for Shabbat services on Friday and Saturday.

6. Museo Castillo Serralles

17 Calle El Vigia, Ponce 00730-2926 Puerto Rico +1 787-259-1775 [email protected] http://www.museocastilloserralles.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 468 reviews

Museo Castillo Serralles

Evoking the era of the sugar barons of Puerto Rico, this beautiful Spanish Revival mansion was built in 1930 for the Serrallés family, owners of the Don Q rum distillery.

Reviewed By 1_Beach-at-a-time - Atlantis, United States

Have your student ID ( picture is ok) - adm $5 Otherwise $10. Butterfly garden is dead. Japanese garden is ok. All included in price. Tour is great. No pictures inside though. Still worth to stop by! You can try rum Don Q by the gift shop ????

7. Bob Marley Museum

56 Hope Rd, Kingston Jamaica +1 876-927-9152 [email protected] http://www.bobmarley-foundation.com/museum.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,408 reviews

Bob Marley Museum

The world-famous reggae star's home, displaying Marley's guitar and other artifacts.

Reviewed By Allen1307 - Rugby, United Kingdom

I visited the Bob Marley Museum today anybody who visits Jamaica must see this museum It was Bob’s house in Kingston, his recording studio, where he played football, where he rehearsed, and where he hung out. It’s also where unidentified gunmen tried to assassinate him - you can still see the bullet holes. Our Tour guide was great very informative and friendly.

8. Firefly

Grants Pen in St. Mary, 20 miles east of Ocho Rios above Oracabessa Jamaica +1 876-997-7201 http://www.firefly-jamaica.com/story.html
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Firefly

Home of playwright Noel Coward, now a museum offering spectacular views of the coast.

9. Kura Hulanda Museum

Klipstraat 9, Willemstad Curacao +599 9 434 7765 [email protected] http://www.kurahulanda.com/en/museumx
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4.5 based on 1,261 reviews

Kura Hulanda Museum

Exhibits trace Curaçaoans African roots and the legacy of the slave trade in the region.

Reviewed By dutch_colleen - Boston, United States

This is a must see museum located in Willemstad There is many many artifacts from before BC Middle eastern artifacts and artifacts from the slave trade that used curaçao as a main buy and sell location The slave trade history is told through documents photos and artifacts This museum will leave you with true look at history They also have a wonderful statue garden

10. National Museum of Bermuda

1 The Keep Sandys, The Royal Naval Dockyard, MA 01 Bermuda +1 441-234-1418 [email protected] http://www.nmb.bm/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 528 reviews

National Museum of Bermuda

Explore 500 years of Bermuda history and culture in Bermuda's largest fort. Jaw-dropping views, massive cannon, shipwreck artefacts, local watercraft, a stunning mural, a children's playhouse and playground make if fun for all ages.

Reviewed By lpMaggi713 - Baltimore, United States

As the Queen Victoria was docking at the Royal Naval Dockyard, we were struck by the house on the hill. We discovered it was the Commissioner’s House located within the National Museum of Bermuda. Although we did not have the time to visit the museum, we did read about the house. It is the oldest cast iron house in the world - built in 1820. In fact, the frame of the building was cast in England and then brought to Bermuda. It was left abandoned in the 1950’s and then the house went through a twenty-year restoration and is now the crown jewel of an already impressive collection of historical buildings and artifacts.

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