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Pirate Museum, Nassau, Bahamas - Nassau
Pirate Museum, Nassau, Bahamas
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Museums: Historical Library & Museum
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  • Willettsworld
  • By Willettsworld on February 12, 2006
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  • Museums - Nassau
    by Willettsworld
    The Nassau Public Library is housed in an unusual octagonal building that was erected in the 1790's as a jail. There's a museum on the second floor that is dedicated to the local Lucayan Indians which features old maps, bones, photographs, stamps and other artifacts.

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  • Directions: South of Parliament Square in the small garden area. Open: Mon-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Admission is free.
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    Museums: Pompey Museum
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  • grkboiler
  • By grkboiler on November 29, 2004
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  • Pompey Museum - Nassau
    Pompey Museum
    by grkboiler
    The Pompey Museum of Slavery and Emancipation is a very interesting museum featuring the history of slavery and the slave trade. It details the slave trade circle from London to West Africa to the Americas.

    Artifacts from the only known sunken slave ship, the Henrietta Marie, are on display. The British ship sank in 1700 off the coast of Key West after unloading its cargo and slaves in Jamaica. It was discovered in 1972 and later excavated.

    The museum is housed in the historic Vendue House, which was a marketplace where slaves were one of the commodities sold.

    The museum is open daily except Thursday. Hours are 9:30am - 4:30pm (Sunday 12pm - 4pm). Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for students, and $1 for children under 12.

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  • Phone: (242) 356-4191
  • Directions: West end of Bay St. near the Straw Market
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    Museums: Pirates of Nassau
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  • Gra8ful
  • By Gra8ful on September 15, 2005
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  • Who's got who? - Nassau
    Who's got who?
    by Gra8ful, 4 more photos
    This is a cool place( A pirate museum) for at least one visit. If your not taking any children you might not like it to good. We had our 12 y/o son at the time and he loved it. It's perfect for young boys. They learn about the pirates and walk through a pirate like ship. The people who work there were really nice. I thought it was a bit over priced though.

  • Phone: (242) 356 3759
  • Directions: The museum is very conveniently located for cruise ship visitors and hotel guests in the heart of Nassau. Situated within a short distance of the Straw Market on Bay Street.
  • Website: http://www.pirates-of-nassau.com/
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    Museums: Pirates Museum
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  • Alicja1
  • By Alicja1 on March 17, 2004
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  • Museums - Nassau
    by Alicja1
    History shows that pirates roamed, and sometimes ruled, Nassau along with the sea around it. Learn about the legends that are still told today. Pirates Museum is very interesting. Take your kids and meet the pirates there

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    Museums: Pirates Museum
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  • XanderDone
  • Updated By XanderDone on June 23, 2005
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  • Pirates Museum - Nassau
    Pirates Museum
    by XanderDone
    Fun for the family is available at the Pirates Museum. Fully equipped with your pirate impersonators who come and talk with you in the middle of the streets, it's no wonder this is a local hit. It has its own popular pub and (of course) a gift shop of many cool treasures. Guaranteed a nod or two from your little son who may be into the whole "pirates" thing. Hey, I had fun, and I'm not into pirates! You learn about the history of the pirates in the Bahamas, and it's got some great information and artifacts.

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  • Phone: (242) 356 3759
  • Directions: Walk a block down George St. from Bay St., it's on the right.
  • Website: http://www.pirates-of-nassau.com/
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    Museums: Nassau Historical Museum
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  • John_P_LSU
  • By John_P_LSU on October 5, 2002
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  • Small place, but some interesting exhibits. And it has air-conditioning, good for a half-hour break after walking the city.

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    Museums: Island Art
    kooka3
  • By kooka3 on April 21, 2006
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  • Although it only opened in 2003, the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas has already built an impressive collection of historical local artworks and contemporary pieces by Bahamian artists. Entry $3. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. Located at Villa Doyle, West Hill Street in the heart of Nassau.

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  • Phone: 242) 328-5800
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    Museums: Pirates of Nassau
    saw50st8
  • By saw50st8 on July 10, 2006
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  • Museums - Nassau
    by saw50st8
    A cute museum with pirate stuff all over the place. It takes about 30 minutes to go through unless you feel like reading every plaque in the place. Its a fun place, but a little overpriced.

  • Phone: (242) 356 3759
  • Directions: Across the street from the British Colonial Hilton
  • Website: http://www.pirates-of-nassau.com/
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    Museums: Pirate Museum
    cruisingbug
  • By cruisingbug on March 10, 2004
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  • Pirate Museum, Nassau, Bahamas - Nassau
    Pirate Museum, Nassau, Bahamas
    by cruisingbug
    Must see or tourist trap? I can't decide.
    The Pirate Museum, located a little way from the Straw Market, does have some authentic pirate artifacts, as well as good information as you go through the 10 rooms. You can peek inside this first room (see picture) to see if you want to pay for the $12 tour (we got $2 with a coupon from the cruise ship map - and a free rum punch too).

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    Museums: The Bahamas Historical Society Museum
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  • By call_me_rhia on March 28, 2009
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  • The Bahamas Historical Society Museum - Nassau
    The Bahamas Historical Society
    Museum
    by call_me_rhia
    The Bahamas Historical Society Museum is located in a pink building where you can learn all about the history of the islands from pre-Columbus times to the present. I really liked that Lucayan, Taino, and Arawak artefacts. Note however that the museum is really tiny so don't expect too much from it.

    Admission is 1 dollar and it is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., whereas on Saturday it closes earlier, at midday. In the summer months (July and August) it is closed permanently.

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  • Phone: (242) 363 3000
  • Directions: down the road from Fort Fincastle, passing by the hospital. Two block from the centre.
  • Website: http://bahamashistoricalsociety.com/
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