FEATURED EXHIBIT
Freedoms Imagined; Freedoms Won: Long Celia & Elizabeth Jane Trusty
On Through August 2026
Freedom in the Cayman Islands was not a single moment, but a gradual process shaped by resilience and resistance. Through the lives of Elizabeth Jane Trusty and Long Celia, this exhibition explores how freedom was first imagined and pursued, even before it was realised.
UPCOMING EVENTS
From Plantations to Paradise: The Complex History of Caribbean Tourism
Thursday, 25 June 2026 (6:00-7:30pm)
Join Dr. Veerle Poupeye for an engaging lecture exploring the history of tourism in the Caribbean, from the plantation era to the present, with insights into Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, The Bahamas, and the Cayman Islands.
Featuring rare historical advertisements and promotional materials, this illustrated talk examines how tourism shaped, and was shaped by, colonialism, identity, and culture across the region.
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Register at: www.museum.ky/speakerseries
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.
