In The News
Did you hear it?
Conch Horns traditionally signalled the arrival of a vessel
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Deal Ebanks revitalized the tradition of conch horn signalling on 23 September, 2009.
Each morning at 9:00am the horn is blown as the flag is raised to announce the opening of the Museum.
The daily occurance is quickly becoming an attraction for visitors and locals alike.
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Our Collections
The Museum Law of 1979 mandates the museum to collect "historical, natural and scientific objects of interest..."
Today, the Museum boasts a collection 8,000 plus objects.
The Natural History Collection specimens have their  roots in the 1930’s from the original Ira Thompson Collection, and some are new acquisitions and discoveries. There are fossils from the sea which were discovered on land, forms of land-life retrieved from the sea and everything in between.
The Art Collection is our islands' largest comprehensive collection of Caymanian arts and crafts.
 The Cultural History Collection offers tangible evidence of our social development. It includes objects such as shipbuilding tools and equipment, cannons, writing implements, furniture and, hats. Additionally, the collection comprises archaeologically recovered items both terrestial and nautical.
Come inside our virtual collection and look around.
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Calendar of Events
Excuse us while we update our calendar.
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Museum Shop
Looking for unique gifts or authentic Caymanian souvenirs, the Museum Shop offers quality shopping in an authentically restored historic setting. Come experience history as you shop with us!
History
The Museum Shop was the First Post Office. Commissioner Fredrick Sanguinetti’s term of office is marked by the development of the Post Office and postal facilities. Established in 1890, the post office in George Post was housed here until a new facility was built in central George Town. This small office held fewer than 10 postal boxes, for most mail was distributed to the public by hand. Prior to this we had to rely on mail services on seamen and friends in Jamaica.
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Changing Exhibition
Hislop, Michael, Breadkind and Hot Peppas, Acrylic on canvas
A History of Caymanian Art
The first exhibition hosted in the newly refurbished Changing Gallery is a History of Caymanian Art featuring twenty-three artworks by Wray Banker, Randy Chollette, Michael Hislop, Nickola McCoy, Simone Scott, Randy Smith and Nasaria Suckoo Chollette among others.
The Changing Gallery will regularly feature exhibitions of topical interest.
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Educational Programmes
Education Initiatives
The Museum Players: A trained troupe of performers that can be called on to perform for Museum functions; storytelling, skits, dances, and puppetry. A workshop is being planned to start the process of choosing troupe members, April-May 2009. Read more...
What's On Now
(coming soon)
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