National Museum

Cayman Islands National Museum

4.5

246 Google reviews

64 Seafarers Way
George Town, Grand Cayman

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The Cayman Islands National 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 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.

Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 10am-2pm

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What to Expect

I visited as I was walking around George Town, I always enjoy learning about the history of a place. Small museum where you can feel that they put a lot of love into it. It starts with a little film and then they have a few exhibition rooms with animatronics and a display on sea life. I very much enjoyed it, the gift shop was nice as well!

Diana

Tripadvisor reviewer

Wonderfully done museum with something for all ages. Don’t skip the video; nice overview with local personal touches by current residents. I especially liked the current exhibits on Cayman Airlines & the catboat with ‘live’ animatronic captain. Gift shop has good true souvenirs of the cays also, especially local roast coffee & unique Caymanite jewelry.

Harl3yR1d3r

Tripadvisor reviewer

Highlights

Intro to our Island’s history and culture
Audiovisual presentation on the Islands’ history
See the historic Old Gaol (Jail)
Gift shop with locally made souvenirs
Guided tours by appointment
Local food from The The Old Gaol Café

Last museum admission 45 minutes before closing.

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

Pricing

Admission

Adults
CI $10 / person
Seniors
CI $8 / person
Children (6-12)
CI $5 / person
Children (5 and under)
Free
Local Primary School Students
CI $2
Local Tertiary School Students
CI $5

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Payment Terms

Cash, Visa and MC

Experiences

Tour the Cayman Islands National Museum

Learn about Cayman's natural and cultural history via galleries, exhibits and guided tours.

Recommended for all ages

From US$9 $10 US$1 off

Special Offer

Discount on Admission to Cayman Islands National Museum

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Additional Information

Natural History Gallery
Explore Cayman’s unique habitats, take a virtual submarine dive down to Cayman’s famous wall, view a turtle nesting site, see the wetlands, learn about Cayman’s varied animal life and interact with the 3D bathymetric map of the ocean floor and Cayman’s location in the Caribbean.

Cultural History Gallery
Themed displays featuring a storytelling seaman, video re-enactments of court trials, information on Caymanian industries and the pioneers who shaped Cayman’s development, plus a state-of-the-art animatronic featuring Miss Annie Huldah Bodden, Cayman parliamentarian and lawyer.

Special Events & Programmes
Monthly Looky Ya!(heritage showcases), traditional arts workshops, the Annual Immerse Summer Camp, International Museum Day celebrations, quarterly Night at the Museum events, Museum anniversary celebrations, Annual Mango Fest, and the Museum Mile Walk/Run

Gift Shop
Browse a range of unique Caymanian gift items including Caymanite jewellery, flags, prints, silk ties, jellies, thatch baskets, craftwork and books.

The Old Gaol Café
Sample a wide range of local food including fish tacos, conch ceviche, jerk chicken, curried goat and even some festive drinks.