Bermuda Historical Society Museum

This small museum is situated in Par-la-Ville; constructed in 1814 this Georgian-style building was formerly the home of Bermuda’s famous postmaster William Bennet Perot. Bermuda’s public library shares the same building. Perot’s garden is now a public space, Par-la-Ville Park.

Items on display include models of Sir George Somers’ shipwrecked Sea Venture and the two ships he built to replace it; Deliverance and Patience. Also featured are his sea chest and the lodestone used to magnetise his compass. The museum also has a collection of early Bermudian coins and silver, some fine antique cedar furniture, maps and portraits.

Ask Colin Benbow, the curator and former Member of Parliament, to show you the copy of the letter sent by George Washington asking for Bermuda’s help during the American Revolution. The museum also has a plaster-cast of the Spanish Rock found at Spittal Pond Nature Reserve.

Reader Reviews and Additional Information

Mauriq :

I just went Bermuda and it is cool. Fort St. Catherine is the best and so is BUEI. I can't wait to go back there this summer.

Editor :

Jan 08 - The Bermuda Historical Society Museum has closed for upgrades and will reopen in March. The existing collection will be enhanced by new exhibits that reflect the history of all segments of Bermudian society. The museum has been criticised in the past for focusing on the history of the island’s white population.

Frank :

This is a small museum so I wouldn't recommend coming into Hamilton specifically to visit it. Combine it with a shopping trip. It's quite interesting although the staff seem paranoid about you taking pictures. Not sure what they thought I was going to do with them.