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What to do and see in Nassau, New Providence Island: The Best 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. Roselawn Museum
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
An ecclectic collection of historical momentos, from pieces of shipwrecked ships to old coins.
2. Doongalik Studios
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By TheCarmenCruz - Vancouver, Canada
Tucked away down a side street, this art gallery and crafts studio is line a mini Bahamian oasis. Beautiful, locally made paintings, wood carved bowls and arts and crafts. Make sure you chat with the staff working there, who have amazing backstories about the art and crafts they sell.
3. Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre
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5.0 based on 91 reviews
Our amazing Junkanoo museum represents a taste of our festive and colourful Bahamian culture. There are many awesome Junkanoo costumes and photos which tell the story of past Junkanoo parades. Our vibrant exhibits capture the art of Junkanoo costuming and music. Enjoy our gorgeous mosaic floors and ceilings. It is absolutely breath taking! Stop and shop at our gift store where you will find beautiful souvenirs crafted by local artisans. Our fabulous Junkanoo and Carnival supply store has everything you are looking for to create those colourful and exquisite costumes.
Reviewed By mb722016
We really enjoyed the Junkanoo Wolrd Museum. We loved hearing about the Junkanoo festival and heritage. Seeing all of the elaborate costumes they wear in the parades was amazing. Quintin and our tour guide gave us a look at how they are made, WHAT SKILL. The pride is apparent in this museum, it is not to be missed.
4. Sixty 2 Sixty Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Hillside House Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
This is a historical space and building dating back to the mid 1800's that has been restored to a serene, tropical and artistic space by the host artist Antonius Roberts. This space is an art gallery, a bar and can be transformed for many other occasions.
6. The Current Baha Mar Gallery & Art Center
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Much more than a vast collection of Bahamian contemporary art, The Current Gallery and Art Center is a hub for compelling Bahamian artistic experiences. A center for recognizing and supporting a strong creative community through captivating exhibitions, workshops classes and lectures, artist residences and partnerships with local collectors.
7. 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.
8. Junkanoo Expo Museum
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Museum showcasing the costumes and floats from the annual Junkanoo parade.
Reviewed By Oadoc - Ormond Beach, United States
We visited this as part of the Funky Nassau Jeep Tour. Very interesting place with a great history lesson. Kids and adults had fun tryin* on different costumes and playing percussion.
9. The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
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4.5 based on 293 reviews
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) is the premier arts institution in The Bahamas. It is committed to engaging the history of Bahamian art and visual culture and supporting contemporary movements and experimental contemporary art practice through exhibitions, an extensive public programme schedule, community and regional projects and partnerships, arts education, providing fellowships and grants, the establishment and support of an art library and the building of The National Collection of The Bahamas.
Reviewed By captdoc41 - Ann Arbor, United States
This small, but interesting museum its well worth a visit. Just a two or three block walk from Bay Street, the art is very good and the building is welcoming. The "Refuge" exhibit is superb.
10. Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By KMJAmanda - Minneapolis, United States
My family and I visited downtown Nassau during our 7 day vacation in the Bahamas. We brought along our 2 kids who were missing school but we didn’t want the learning to stop. So, we decided to pay a visit to the museum. It’s about $3 per person and very affordable. The museum is small but overall the experience was incredibly impactful. We have learned about the impact of slavery from the States’ perspective (being that we’re from the US) but it was so beneficial to learn about slavery from the perspective of the Bahamian, Caribbean, and British people. The house that host the museum is the Vendue House. Chills literally ran down our spines when we read that this was the location where many slaves were sold. It’s heartbreaking but I’m so glad that my family stopped here to learn about the history of slavery in the Bahamas. It just made us appreciate the Bahamians, their history, and our trip so much more. I think every tourist needs to take a moment to stop and learn about the history and people of the places they travel too. The Pompey Museum is a great place for learning.
