BAMZ: Museum
The natural history museum has recently undergone a major facelift. It was previously a bit of a let down after the aquarium but is now a much more interesting feature. The museum is split into two sections:
The first explores the natural history of Bermuda before the first human settlers arrived. It explores its volcanic origins and the various natural habitats (rocky shore, beach, fresh water pond and forest) found in Bermuda. A rather funky multimedia presentation is beamed onto round table and shows the creation of the island. There is also a ‘peeping cave’ where visitors can learn about the island’s cave formations and the creatures that dwell within them.
The second section illustrates the impact that humans, and the species of wildlife we introduced, have had on Bermuda’s ecology; the way we have changed it and how we are now trying to conserve it.