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Tour the Cayman Islands National Museum

By: Cayman Islands National Museum
  • Price
    • Adult
      KYD$6.4
    • Child (5-12)
      KYD$2.4
    • Seniors (60+)
      KYD$4.8

    Guided Tours  - Up to 15 persons by appointment.

    Free admission for children under 5 and fo local students and members.

    Residents visit for free on the first Saturday of every month.

     

Address
3 Harbour Drive
Waterfront
opposite the harbour
George Town, Cayman Islands
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Age Recommended for all ages
Phone
(345) 949 8368
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  • Time Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm
  • Departure Point 3 Harbour Drive, Waterfront, opposite the harbour
  • Additional Information Residents visit for free on the first Saturday of every month.
  • Payment Terms Cash, Visa, and MC

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The Cayman Islands National Museum celebrated its 28th anniversary in November 2018. The museum is housed in the oldest surviving public building of the Cayman Islands, built in the 1830s.

The Museum holds two permanent exhibition galleries, three changing galleries (one for children) and an audiovisual theatre. With a mission to celebrate the unique natural and cultural history of the Islands, the Museum provides creative and educational exhibits and fun programming.
 

Natural History Gallery
Explore Cayman’s unique habitats, take a submarine dive down to Cayman's famous wall, view a turtle nesting site, see the wetlands and learn about Cayman’s animal life.

Cultural History Gallery
The Cultural History Gallery offers themed exhibits, dramatic reenactments of court trials and informative displays of Cayman’s pioneers who shaped Cayman’s development.

Seasonal Events
‘Looky Ya!’ heritage celebrations, International Museum Day, Speaker Series lectures and Museum Anniversary Celebrations, Heritage/Cultural Demonstrations.

Special Offer
KYD$0.80 Discount on Admission to Cayman Islands National Museum

Highlights

  • Intro to Cayman’s history & heritage
  • New exhibits for 2018/2019: Cayman Coat of Arms Exhibit and Cayman Airways 50th Anniversary Exhibition
  • a legendary Caymanian
  • Islands’ history
  • See the historic Old Gaol (Jail)
  • Guided tours by appointment
  • Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Exhibit
  • A Special Tribute Gallery featuring
  • Audiovisual presentation on the
  • Fun Children’s Gallery
  • Gift shop with locally made souvenirs
  • Old Gaol Café serving local food
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Suitable for toddlers, Suitable for families, Educational, Gift shop, Wet weather activities, Caymanite, Museums, Nature, Culture, Geography / History, Attractions
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