Museums in Bermuda

Tucker House Museum This museum houses a magnificent collection of family silver, china and crystal, hand-sewn quilts, antique English mahogany and Bermuda cedar furniture as well as portraits done of the Tucker family by Blackburn, dating from the 1750s. Henry Tucker was the President of the Governor’s Council when he moved into the house in 1775.

The house is also famous for the barbershop operated in or near the kitchen by a free black man from South Caroline named Joseph Rainey. Rainey returned to the Carolinas after the war and was the first black member of the House of Representatives. The museum also houses a permanent archaeology exhibition in the cellar that chronicles the family’s connection to Colonial Virginia as well as provides a glimpse into their daily lives.
Tel: 441-297-0545
Opening Hours: Mon–Sat 10 am–4 pm
Admission: Adults $3, Children (6–18 years) $2

Bermuda National Trust Museum
Built in 1700 by Governor Samuel Day, the Bermuda National Trust Museum is one of the oldest buildings on the island. It is a treasure trove of memorabilia from the American Civil when a Confederate agent, Major Norman Walker, established his offices here. Paintings, historic papers and video presentations document the history of Bermuda and the forces that shaped its present.
Tel: 441-297-1423
Opening Hours: Mon–Sat, 10am–4 pm
Admissions: Adults $4, Children (6–18 years) $2

Bermuda Maritime Museum This museum is housed within the Keep, a six-acre fortress at the edge of the Royal Naval Dockyard in the West End. The eight historic buildings include munitions warehouses and newly restored Commissioner’s House. The exhibitions highlight Bermuda’s rich history and importance in the maritime world. The ramparts of the fortress provide stunning views of the island. Tel: 441-234-1418 Opening Hours: Daily 10am-4:30pm Admission: $7.50 adults; discounts available for children and senior citizens.

Bermuda Historical Society Museum
William Bennet Perot, the first postmaster of Bermuda, and his family lived in this house back in the 700s. Portraits, maps, coins, Bermuda silver, Asian porcelain, pictures of horse carriages are just some of the exhibits on display here. The museum’s key feature is its library. The reference section contains almost every book ever written about the island. There is also a collection of microfilm of Bermudian newspapers dating back to 1784.
Tel: 441-295-2487

Bermuda National Gallery 

Located on the second floor of the City Hall & Arts Centre in the heart of Hamilton, The Bermuda National Gallery is the home of the national art collection, showing both Bermuda and world art. The museum has a diverse collection and exhibition programme of past and present works by local and international artists that tells Bermuda’s history through its fine and decorative arts as well as reflecting Bermuda’s multicultural heritage. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. Call 295-9428   

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute  BUEI 

 Discover the mysteries of the ocean frontier. BUEI offers many underwater exhibits and interactive educational computer games. See Bermuda's oceans come to life! The Jack Lightbourne Shell collection is one of the world's most spectacular display of ocean mollusks. The Deep & Bioluminescence exhibit takes you on a 12,000 foot dive in a simulated submersible and the Treasure Room & Shipwreck Galley are facinating displays of Teddy Tucker's artifacts from his numerous dives around Bermuda.   

Verdmont

Built in 1710 and preserved by the Bermuda National Trust, it is filled with antiques of the period, including Bermuda Cedar furniture, porcelain, art and beautiful gardens surrounding its Georgian architecture. It is open Tues - Sat from 10am-4pm. 

Waterville 

Located at the Foot of the Lane on Hamilton Harbour, Waterville was built in 1725 by the Trimingham family and the site of the first Trimingham’s store in 1842. It is now the headquarters of the Bermuda National Trust. The reception rooms provide an interesting look into life in early Bermuda. The charming grounds include the Bermuda Rose Society’s showcase garden of old roses and the Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Memorial Garden and Gazebo. Waterville offers a quiet respite from our busy 21st century life. It is a favorable area for small outdoor events of 125 people or less.   

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