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Explore 500 years of local history and culture, displayed in military buildings of the 10-acre Keep citadel, including the award winning restored Commissioner’s House.
Bastions, cannons, shipwreck artifacts, local watercrafts, maritime art, spectacular sea views and dolphin encounters are all found in Bermuda’s largest fort!
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FREE to local residents during December and January
(proof of ID required)
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After 3.5 years and over 7000 hours of painting, the Hall of History is now complete. Come see 500 years of Bermuda history Illustrated in a mural covering 1000 square feet by local artist Graham Foster. |
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'Prisoners in Paradise'
PRISONERS IN PARADISE explores Bermuda’s role as a repository for colonial prisoners, and the story of those held captive in Bermuda. Features handiworks made of Bermuda cedar, stone, coral and other materials crafted by the convicts and Boer and First and Second World War POWs during their time on the Island.
Housed in the newly restored ammunition High Cave Magazine dating from the late 1870s.
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'The Exploring Voyage of HMS Challenger in Bermuda, 1873'
A display of original and reproduction photographs of Bermuda in 1873 from an album documenting the HMS Challenger voyage. It was the first scientific expedition to have an onboard photographer. On exhibit until August 2008 in the Elliott Room, Commissioner's House
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'U-505 Captured'
An exhibit telling the remarkable story of the capture of the German U-505 submarine off western Africa and its hiding at Bermuda. Featuring artwork by local maritime artist Cpt. Stephen Card and a model built by All Wood Ship.On permanent display at the US Navy Room, Commissioner's House
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'The Progress of Power: The Story of Electricity in Bermuda'
Featuring interactive displays and historic electrical equipment, this exhibit commemorates over a century of electricity in Bermuda and explores the challenges of electric generation and supply in one of the world's most remote maritime communities. On permanent display in the Boat Loft, Lower Grounds.
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Commissioner's House Slavery Exhibit Joins the African Diaspora Heritage Trail
Officially Designated UNESCO Slave Route Project
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SUMMER SCHEDULE |
9.30am - 5pm (Last entrance 4pm)
Museum will be closed Oct 29-31st due to the Bermuda Music Festival
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Foster Cooper is closed for renovation and in anticipation of a new exhibit
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Bermuda: Growth of a Naval Base by William Eric Brockman, RN, Edited by William R Cooke
The latest book from Bermuda Maritime Press
ORDER TODAY
Contact info@bmm.bm
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Price: $35
Visit the website: www.fourcenturiesoffriendship.com for more information |
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FOR SALE:
'The Lion and The Mouse: The Story of America and Bermuda'
A film by Lucinda Spurling
A three part documentary mini series, narrated by Michael Douglas.
Winner of the Audience Choice Awards, Bermuda Film Festival 2009 and the Government’s inaugural
Doreen Lightbourn/Lionel Pearman Award.
The film celebrates the 400 year anniversary of Bermuda with a tribute to its centuries old relationship with the United States.
To purchase contact afflarefilms@mac.com
$35
www.lionandthemouse.org
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NEW :
Butler's History of the Bermudas, edited by C.F.E. Hollis Hallett
Heritage Matters, the republished articles by Executive Director Dr. Edward Harris from his weekly "Heritage Matters" column in the Mid Ocean News
Order »
Other BMM Publications »
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The Museum is available for rental for a range of private
and corporate functions. The elegance of Commissioner’s House
and the dramatic setting of the Keep promise an unforgettable
venue, whatever the occasion.
Rates and Reservations » |
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Join Bermuda’s acclaimed cultural heritage institution
and enjoy:
- Free admission
- The MARITimes magazine
- Invitations to VIP events
- Previews of
exhibitions
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