Place · Garrison & Savannah
Barbados Museum and Historical SocietyBarbados Museum
The island's main museum in the old military prison at the Garrison: an indoor, shaded 60–90 minutes for the hottest hours.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 60–90 min
- p95 120 min
- Price
- on site
- Hours
- 09:00–17:00
- typical, check
- Best time
- unknown
- 28″ bags
- No
- Garrison & Savannah: forbidden
- Getting there
- St Ann's Garrison, Hastings road
- Housed in a former British military prison
- Barbados history from Amerindian settlement to independence
- Shaded, indoor midday option
- 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.
Map & directions
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Plan
What to know before you go, how long it takes, when to be there
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Time on site
Minimum
45min
Worthwhile
60min
Typical
90min
p95
120min
Opening 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, Hastings road
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- note: none of note
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Quiet most days; school groups on weekday mornings.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- low
Bailouts
heat
Air-conditioned café or arcade on Broad Street
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Savannah edge shade (field-verify)
Red lines
- Opening days and ticket cut-off are not printed until verified.
More on the groundPrices · Closures · Access and kids · Next door
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry, adult | Bds$23–30 (2026 estimate) | Confirm the current price and any child or family rate on the museum's own site. |
Closed days and closures
| When | Status | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Public holidays | check 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
- with kids
- A children's gallery has existed in the past (confirm); the courtyard and military history rooms hold attention for 45–60 minutes.
Next door, in walking order
- +5′George Washington House
- +5′Garrison Savannah
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
How long does a visit take?
Budget 60–90 minutes for the main galleries; add more if a temporary exhibition is on.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.