What to do and see in Barbados, Barbados: The Best Specialty Museums

September 10, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Romance and adventure are in the air on this lush West Indian island in the Caribbean, depending on your coast. To the west, you'll find calm waters and good swimming. To the east, there are massive, competition-caliber waves. Wherever you stay, expect turquoise waters, fine soft sand beaches, catamaran cruises and delicious island fare.
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1. Mallalieu Motor Collection & Car Museum

Pavillion Court, Hastings Barbados 4264640
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 32 reviews

Mallalieu Motor Collection & Car Museum

Reviewed By jacquitinson - Essex, United Kingdom

not very large but very interesting we was left on our own while we walked around my husband loves classic cars so had a great time

2. Caribbean Wax Museum

Broad St Norman Centre, Bridgetown Barbados +1 246-438-0435 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/caribbeanwaxmuseum/
Excellent
75%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Caribbean Wax Museum

3. Sunbury Plantation House

Highway 48 Barbados +1 246-423-6270 [email protected] http://barbadosgreathouse.com
Excellent
31%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 392 reviews

Sunbury Plantation House

The only 17th-century plantation house in Barbados entirely open to the public.

Reviewed By avibken - Lindsay, Canada

A fabulous house to visit, carefully restored and filled with mahogany antiques. Beautiful! And the "afternoon tea" was delicious - little sandwiches, scones, cream, and little treats.

4. Arlington House Museum

Speightstown Barbados +1 246-422-4064 http://www.barbados.org/arlington-house-museum.htm
Excellent
49%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 166 reviews

Arlington House Museum

Reviewed By IanAberdeen

An unexpected delight. The best of modern museum display techniques tells the history of Speightstown and its local industries. This small museum in a historic building is well worth a visit - allow an hour or so. The ground floor is free, but there is a charge of $25BDS per person to view the upper floors. The building is, untypically, owned by the local National Trust, so treat the fee as a donation to a good cause. You'll probably get a guided tour as the museum is not busy.

5. Cricket Legends of Barbados Museum

Spring Garden Highway, Opposite of Kensington Oval Cricket Field, Bridgetown Barbados +1 246-227-2651 http://www.cricketlegendsbarbados.com/museum/
Excellent
43%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
7%
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4.0 based on 44 reviews

Cricket Legends of Barbados Museum

Cricket has been a part of our lives since the mid-1800s. In fact, the first series of cricket matches in the West Indies - Barbados v British Guyana - are recorded as being played at the Garrison Savannah in 1864/1865. The first inter-colonial matches were played in 1891 between Barbados, British Guyana and Trinidad. Since then, the game has become engrained in the psyche of the people of the English-speaking Caribbean. It is important to note that when the West Indies are winning, the whole region is alive and happy, but when they lose, the energy level throughout the region drops a few percentage points. And, of course, productivity follows suit. For a country its size, Barbados has produced some of the world's greatest cricketers, an accomplishment that has established the island up front and centre on the cricketing map. It was only befitting then, that a legacy of the first ICC Cricket World Cup to be held in the region in 2007 was the formation of a company, the Cricket Legends of Barbados Inc., dedicated to these stalwarts who now use their talents to encourage others, especially the youth, to strive for excellence. On August 23, 2005, the company was registered with 42 shareholders - Barbadian cricketers who played for the West Indies, who are still alive but have retired from Test cricket. Included in this list of illustrious gentlemen were the Icons: His Excellency Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Everton Weekes, Sir Clyde Walcott, Rev Wes Hall, Charlie Griffith, Seymour Nurse, Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes and Joel Garner, who have contributed significantly to the growth and success of the West Indies team over the years. The other Legends were: David Allan, Carlisle Best, Ian Bradshaw, Rawle Brancker, Courtney Browne, Henderson Bryan, Robin Bynoe, Sherwin Campbell, Anderson Cummins, Wayne Daniel, Vasbert Drakes, Richard Edwards, Michael Frederick, Ottis Gibson, Alvin Greenidge, Geoffrey Greenidge, Adrian Griffith, Roland Holder, Vanburn Holder, David Holford, Anthony Howard, Collis King, Peter Lashley, Norman Marshall, Ezra Moseley, David Murray, Albert Padmore, Thelston Payne, John Shepherd, Milton Small, Cameron Smith, Patterson Thompson, Philo Wallace, Anthony White. Since the company was formed two of these gentlemen have died - Sir Clyde Walcott and Norman Marshall. Our mandate is to encourage a culture of leadership and excellence in the game of cricket and in every aspect of life. Through its members, the company aims to inspire a new generation of cricketers by placing them in contact with national legends who have successfully represented the West Indies at cricket.

Reviewed By Graydondee

We had wanted to visit this lovely little museum since our last visit to Barbados but sadly couldn't as we ran out of time so it was the first thing we did this time. We timed it right as Desmond Haynes was there that morning who was absolutely charming - he chatted to us and another couple for about 30 minutes which was a real honour for us. The museum has a tremendous amount of artefacts related to WI cricket and we really enjoyed it. We then went over the road and did the Kensington Oval tour which was another thrill - walking on the outfield of this famous ground where we had watched the England test a few years ago - bit quieter this time!

6. Frank Hutson Sugar Museum

Portvale Sugar Factory Barbados +1 246-432-0100
Excellent
19%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
8%
Terrible
19%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 37 reviews

Frank Hutson Sugar Museum

7. The Exchange Interactive Centre

Spry Street, Bridgetown Barbados +1 246-227-8148 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/exchangemuseum/?ref=page_internal
The Exchange Interactive Centre

The Exchange Interactive Centre shares the history of Bridgetown, Trade and Commerce in Barbados, History of Currency and Freemasonry. When you visit be sure to ask about any Temporary exhibitions which may be in the Exchange Gallery Space!

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