FEATURED EXHIBIT
The Sea Is History
On Through February 2026
Taking its title from Derek Walcott’s iconic poem, The Sea Is History explores the deep and enduring relationship between the Cayman Islands and the sea. The exhibition reflects on the sea as both a living archive and a defining presence in Caymanian life — a source of connection and isolation, sustenance and loss, memory and identity.
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Featuring historical and contemporary artefacts—some mysterious, others well-documented—retrieved from the sea or found along Cayman’s shores, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how the ocean continues to shape our past, present, and future.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Beyond the Drop Off: The Cayman Trench, Hydrothermal Vents, and Deepsea Exploration (Webinar)
Thursday, 18 December 2025 (12:30-1:30pm)
Join Blue Belt Programme Officer and Cayman team lead Kelly Forsythe for a second opportunity to hear her speak, continuing from our November Speaker Series, with an exclusive preview of the upcoming deep-sea research expedition aboard the R.R.S. James Cook.
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Register at: www.museum.ky/webinar
Our Mission Statement
Through our dynamic programmes, exhibits and collections, the National Museum is the living connection to Cayman's past; we ensure that future generations have the opportunity to experience our island's unique natural and cultural heritage.
Ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to experience our island's unique natural and cultural heritage.
