The Barbados Museum & Historical SocietyThe Barbados Museum was established in 1933 by a small group of concerned citizens, including the prominent local lawyer and historian, Mr. Eustace Maxwell Shilstone, after whom the museum library was named. The Society was incorporated by an Act of Legislature in 31st May, 1933. The Barbados Museum and Historical Society has been given the mandate to collect, document and conserve evidence of Barbados' cultural historical and environmental heritage; and to interpret and present this evidence for all sectors of society. Today the Museum is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation with a membership of more than 1000 individuals and companies. Our Mission StatementThe Barbados Museum is a non profit institution. Its mandate is to collect, document, and conserve evidence of Barbados' historical and environmental heritage; and to interpret this evidence for all sectors of society.A visit to Barbados is not complete without a visit to the Barbados Museum and Historical Society or,if you are a Barbadian, it is the ideal place to capture the essence of our history. The Barbados Museum is housed in an original 19th century British Military prison at St. Ann's Garrison. When one walks through the prison gates one enters into a world rich in culture and history. Visitors to the Museum will find an extensive and varied collection appealing to a wide range of interests. The galleries contain displays on
The library also houses the museum extensive photograph and post card collection which date from the 19-20th century. The Barbados Museum & Historical Society is open
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