FEATURED EVENT
Jail & Bail Online Fundraiser (Ongoing)
Jail & Bail is a light-hearted fundraising campaign in support of the Cayman Islands National Museum. Ten volunteer “offenders” have been charged with humorous crimes inspired by Cayman culture and traditions: from adding water to turtle stew to referring to the Cayman Islands as the “Caymans”. After being found guilty in our historic courtroom, each volunteer will be challenged to raise a minimum of CI$5,000 to earn their freedom. Donate today
FEATURED EXHIBITION
Freedoms Imagined; Freedoms Won: Long Celia & Elizabeth Jane Trusty
Freedoms Imagined; Freedoms Won explores the lives of two extraordinary women whose experiences reveal different paths through one of the most significant periods in Cayman Islands history. Long Celia’s courageous act of speaking openly about freedom challenged the established order and demonstrated the power of resistance, while Elizabeth Jane Trusty’s determined pursuit of manumission transformed not only her own life but also the lives of others she later helped to free. Together, their stories reveal that freedom was not a single moment, but a long and often difficult journey shaped by perseverance, hope, and determination. Learn more
Current Exhibitions
Natural History Gallery
Cultural History Gallery
Freedoms Imagined; Freedoms Won: Long Celia & Elizabeth Jane Trusty
Beyond the Reef: Exploring our Depths, Sharing our Story
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Open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm & Saturdays 10am – 5pm (Last admission 45 mins before closing)
Saturdays FREE Admission for Residents of the Cayman Islands
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64 Seafarers Way, George Town, Grand Cayman
We’re housed in Cayman’s oldest standing public building
The Cayman Islands National Museum is proudly housed in the historic Old Courts Building, one of the few surviving nineteenth-century structures on the Islands. For over 180 years, this iconic building has stood at the heart of George Town, serving as a landmark and a beacon for returning seamen—long before the lighthouse was built, a lantern was hoisted nightly on its flagpole to guide ships safely home.
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