Bahamas Maritime Museum
About This Museum
What truly sets the Bahamas Maritime Museum apart is its focus not just on ships, but on the entire human story of The Bahamas, written upon the water. You'll find everything from salvaged treasures of Spanish galleons to the humble tools of spongers and turtlers who built their lives here. It’s a wonderfully intimate collection that feels more like a series of personal stories than a sterile exhibition. Stepping inside, you get this palpable sense of connection to the generations of sailors, pirates, and merchants who navigated these turquoise seas.
Collection Highlights
The star exhibit is arguably the 'Pieces of Eight' room, filled with real silver coins recovered from legendary shipwrecks. Don't miss the beautifully crafted model schooners or the evocative displays on the Lucayan people, the islands' first inhabitants.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away in Port Lucaya Marketplace, so it's perfect for popping into after lunch or some shopping—you could easily spend a fascinating hour or two. The staff are famously passionate and full of stories you won't read on the plaques.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a charming, low-rise Bahamian-style building with cheerful pastel colors and a welcoming veranda that fits right into the relaxed marketplace vibe.
Contact & Location
Address: Bahamas Maritime Museum, Count Basie Square, City of Freeport, The Bahamas
Phone: +1 242-602-0985
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