The National Museum, Basseterre, Saint Kitts - History Museums on Waymarking.com

Housed in the old treasury building built in 1894 the National Museum of St. Kitts preserves and presents exhibits focused on the Nation’s history and heritage. Visitors learn of slavery, sugar production, rebellion and independence.

Located on Bay road, the museum resides in one of the largest buildings in the town of Basseterre, St. Kitts, known as “The Gateway to Basseterre.” The grand arch was the only entrance or exit for the city for visitors and slaves arriving from the sea.

The museum was created through an agreement with the St. Christopher Heritage Society and the government of St. Kitts and Nevis in 1999 and is managed by the Heritage Society. The museum opened in 2002 as part of a project to preserve the grand old Georgian building and establish the National Museum. Designated a heritage site, admission is $2.00 US and kids under 12 are free. The museum is open Mon-Fri 9:15 to 5:00 however remember you are on island time here when you visit.

“Visitors to the museum take a journey through time as they explore the history of the St. Kitts. This story incorporates the pre-Columbian period, the introduction and development of the 350 year old sugar industry and the institution of slavery that supported it, African cultural retentions of the island (including the folkloric aspects of Carnival), and the eventual Independence of the island from Great Britain in 1983.

The National Museum’s diverse collection contains many fascinating pieces such as: natural history objects; Amerindian pottery and tools; clay pipes, firearms, and cannonballs from the Colonial period; cutlasses and other objects associated with the Sugar Industry; and a series of historical maps of the island. Visitors can also see examples of the country’s National Dress and learn about the other various national symbols of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.”

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Theme: Culture and National Historytory Street Address: Bay Street Basseterre, Saint Kitts Food Court: no Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 9:15 - 5:00 Sat 9:15 - 1:00 Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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