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Place · Garrison & Savannah

George Washington HouseGeorge Washington House (Bush Hill House)

The Garrison house where a young George Washington stayed in 1751, his only trip outside what became the United States: 45–60 minutes, easy to pair with the Barbados Museum next door.

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Key facts

Time on site
45–60 min
p95 90 min
Price
on site
Hours
09:00–16:00
typical, check
Best time
unknown
28″ bags
No
Garrison & Savannah: forbidden
Getting there
St Ann's Garrison, near the Barbados Museum
  • George Washington's only trip outside North America (1751)
  • Restored 18th-century Garrison house
  • Pairs with the Barbados Museum
  • Works with kids
  • Mostly indoors

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Rules in force · 10Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians in B…
  • Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
  • Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
  • Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
  • Barbados ↗Every arriving passenger completes the free online immigration and customs form (ED card) at travelform.gov.bb before landing; lookalike sites charge fees.
  • Barbados ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians, including children: leave it at home.
  • Barbados ↗Do not swim on the east (Atlantic) coast: strong currents and rip tides.
  • Barbados ↗Drones need prior permission from the Barbados Civil Aviation Department; unregistered drones can be held at customs.
  • Bridgetown area ↗Sundays and public holidays: most shops and the market are closed; plan Bridgetown on a weekday or Saturday.
  • Bridgetown ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians in Barbados, including children: leave it at home.
  • Bridgetown ↗Beachwear is for the beach: cover up in Broad Street, the cathedral and restaurants.
Usually 09:00–16:00
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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

30min

Worthwhile

45min

Typical

60min

p95

90min

Opening days and hours are not printed until verified.

On the ground

Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
St Ann's Garrison, near the Barbados Museum
Exit
—
Ticket
on site · official site
Stairs
note: Original 18th-century staircase inside; not step-free throughout.
Shoes
Shoes on.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Quiet most days.
Sensory load
2/5
Exposure
low

Bailouts

  1. heat

    Air-conditioned café or arcade on Broad Street

Nearest rescue anchor: C — Garrison gatehouse (field-verify)

Combine in the same cluster

  • Barbados Museum and Historical Society

Red lines

  • A restored historic house, not a large museum: manage expectations of scale before you budget a full morning.
More on the groundPrices · Closures · Access and kids · Next door

Tickets and prices

2026 estimate · check the posted board
TicketPriceNote
Entry, adultBds$20–35 (2026 estimate)Confirm the current admission; a joint ticket with the Barbados Museum has existed in the past — ask.

Closed days and closures

WhenStatusWhat it means for you
Sundaycheck before you go—
Public holidayscheck before you go—

“Check” means the date moves year to year or is not published far ahead: confirm on the official page for your date.

Access and kids

wheelchair: cautionstroller: cautionkids: ok
with kids
A short, single-story-feeling story (Washington caught smallpox here) that works as a five-minute hook for children who know the name.

Next door, in walking order

  1. +5′Barbados Museum and Historical Society
  2. +5′Garrison Savannah

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated
Why did George Washington come to Barbados?

He accompanied his half-brother Lawrence, who was ill, hoping the climate would help; Lawrence died soon after they returned. George caught smallpox here, which is thought to have later made him immune during his military career.

Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Sources