Verdmont Museum

Built circa 1710, the Verdmont Museum is the flagship of all the properties owned by the Bermuda National Trust. The Georgian-style house, with its 4 chimneys, was a private residence until it was sold to the trust in 1951. Its previous owners never had electricity or any other modern amenities installed, hence the house remains architecturally unchanged since its construction. In 2001 the Society of American Travel Writers awarded the Trust its prestigious Phoenix Award in recognition of their restoration work here.

The Verdmont Museum is a treasure trove of antique cedar and mahogany furniture. There is a fine collection of English and Chinese porcelain on display, portraits of former residents and a children’s playroom complete with original furniture and toys. While there, check out what is, arguably, the finest cedar staircase in Bermuda.

The house is set in pleasant gardens which offer panoramic hillside views of the ocean. The flowers and shrubs found here are typical of those grown in 18th century Bermuda.

The property is situated on Sayle Road which is named after Captain William Sayle, a former Governor of Bermuda and the first Governor of Carolina (prior to its split into North and South Carolina).

The Bermuda National Trust offer a combination ticket for $10 which allows entrance to the Bermuda National Trust Museum, the Tucker House Museum and the Verdmont Museum.

Reviews / Comments / Additional Information

Margaret Semple

Actually it is right across from a bus stop and up a drive. But well worth the visit. A lovely garden, view of the island as well as the antiques and the well kept interior.

Rona Lochhead

This is a lovely place to visit, and, is on a bus route. The No1, if I remember correctly and the driver advised me which stop to get off. Well worth the effort, I especially liked the the wedding dress and the incredible story that goes with it. Pay a visit, it is a delight.

Mrs Hilton

We visited Verdmont last year and we were the only people there. Very quiet. Just us and the curator. The house is very lovely and full of beautiful antiques. You'll need a scooter to get there as it's not really near anything else (including bus stops).