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Attractions near Heritage Museum of the Bahamas: National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (NAGB) Christ Church Cathedral Pirates of Nassau

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Heritage Museum of the Bahamas - History, Location & Key Facts 2023

The Basics

Located in Mountbatten House—itself an interesting building, once the summer home of Lord Louis Mountbatten, Admiral of the Fleet for Great Britain and the last Viceroy of India—the Heritage Museum of the Bahamas is part of the Graycliff Heritage Village. A large part of the museum’s collection belongs to the British antique dealer Hamilton White.

Exhibits range from a slice of meteorite (about 4.5 billion years old) found on the islands to artifacts dating to the era of Christopher Columbus in the late 15th century, to a slave bench with iron ankle shackles that brings plantation life into sharp focus. Visitors can choose an audio guide or opt for a guided tour for additional insights into the collection.

Things to Know Before You Go

Entry to the museum is by paid ticket.
Discounted tickets are available for children.
Access to the museum is via a flight of stairs, so it may be unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
Look out for the faces carved into the suits of Spanish armor designed to frighten the opposition armies.

Trip ideas

How to Spend 3 Days in Nassau

How to Spend 1 Day in Nassau

With its compact city center and mix of historic pastel-hued buildings, lively bars, and sandy beaches, Nassau is easy to explore in just one day. Here’s how to make the most of 24 hours in the Bahamian capital city.

Island Hopping Tours from Nassau

The Bahamas is the textbook definition of a Caribbean paradise, with hundreds of islands to explore, and miles of white-sand beaches fringed with glittering waters and swaying palm trees. Here are some options for island-hopping tours from Nassau.

How to Spend 2 Days in Nassau

With two days in Nassau, you’ll be able to check out the city’s historic sites, beaches, and nightlife and still have plenty of time left over to visit neighboring Paradise Island, home to the world-famous Atlantis resort. Here’s how to plan your time.

Climb the Queen’s Staircase

Consisting of 66 steep steps carved out of solid limestone by the island’s slaves, the Queen’s Staircase links Downtown Nassau to Fort Fincastle. The steps were built around 1794 and later renamed in honor of Queen Victoria. Once you reach the top, you can take a look around Fort Fincastle, which was designed as a defensive outpost to protect Nassau from invasion by foreign fleets.

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