Heritage Museum of The Bahamas Guided Tour

On this guided tour of the Heritage Museum in the Bahamas, we'll explore the history of this Caribbean country.

Discover the history of the Bahamas

After meeting at the entrance to the Heritage Museum of the Bahamas at the scheduled time, we'll begin our guided tour lasting 45 minutes. We will explore the history and heritage of the Bahamas.

Located within the Mountbatten House, the Heritage Museum of The Bahamas showcases items primarily from Mr. Hamilton White, a British collector of antiquities. Notable exhibits include a 4.5 billion-year-old piece of meteorite.

The tour will cover various historical periods of the Bahamas, starting from the geological and wildlife features present before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. We will discuss stories of hidden treasures, pirates, slavery, and sugar plantations. Additionally, the tour will address British colonization, the history of the British monarchy in the Bahamas, and its ongoing influence on the country.