Museum
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
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The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda occupies the former colonial Court House in St. John's, a building that itself tells a story of the island's legal and social history. Visitors explore galleries that begin with the island's geological formation, move through the era of the indigenous Arawak and Carib peoples, and cover the colonial period, slavery, and the sugar industry. The museum's collection includes pre-Columbian artifacts, historical documents, and a replica of an 18th-century sugar plantation kitchen. It offers a comprehensive, well-paced introduction to the nation's heritage, making it an ideal starting point for understanding Antigua and Barbuda beyond the beaches.
Don't miss
- See the intricate Arawak pottery and stone tools that predate European contact.
- Examine the detailed diorama of a sugar plantation, illustrating the island's economic backbone.
- View the original courtroom furnishings and learn about the building's former role in colonial justice.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
You can visit Museum of Antigua and Barbuda on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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