Bermuda's Museums & Historic Buildings

Bermuda has a relatively short but significant history that is reflected in the museums, forts and historic buildings that are dotted around the island. Take some time out from the beach and discover a little about the island’s heritage and culture.

Museum / Historic Site Notes
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo The island's most popular tourist attraction.
Bermuda Cathedral Climb to the top of the impressive spire for a great view of Hamilton.
Bermuda Historical Society Museum Small museum.
Bermuda Maritime Museum Dedicated to Bermuda's rich maritime history.
Bermuda National Trust Museum Housed in one of the island's oldest stone buildings.
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute The BUEI’s purpose is to enhance our understanding of the mysteries of the ocean.
Cabinet Building Elegant 2-storey building dating back to 1833.
Camden Official residence of the Premier.
Carter House Constructed circa 1640.
Cenotaph Monument to honour Bermuda’s war dead.
City Hall & Arts Centre Impressive building on Church Street, Hamilton.
Deliverance Replica of the ship that founded Bermuda.
Fort Hamilton Built in the 1870’s to defend against a possible attack by American forces.
Fort St Catherine One of the first sights seen by cruise passengers.
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse The oldest cast iron lighthouse in the world.
Old Rectory One of the oldest buildings in St George.
Old State House Bermuda’s oldest building.
Perot Post Office Delightful place from which to send letters and postcards.
Royal Naval Dockyard One of Bermuda’s most popular tourist areas.
St Peter's Church The oldest continually used Anglican church in the Western hemisphere.
Sessions House Home of the House of Assembly and Supreme Court.
Somerset Bridge The smallest drawbridge in the world.
Tucker House Museum Offers a glimpse into early Bermudian life.
Unfinished Church This roofless structure offers some good photographic opportunities.
Verdmont Museum A treasure trove of antique cedar and mahogany furniture.
Waterville Headquarters of the National Trust.

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