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Museum · Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys
National Museum of Bermuda
Museum in the Keep fortress of the Royal Naval Dockyard, featuring the Commissioner’s House, the ramparts and galleries about maritime history, shipwrecks and life in Bermuda.
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About National Museum of Bermuda
The National Museum of Bermuda (formerly the Bermuda Maritime Museum) was established in 1974 within the Keep, the fortress that protected the northern tip of the Royal Naval Dockyard. The complex includes ramparts, powder magazines and 19th-century stone buildings.
At the highest point stands the Commissioner's House, the residence of the civilian commissioner of the dockyard, built in the 1820s and 1830s with prefabricated cast-iron structure made in Britain. The house was restored over 25 years and reopened in 2000, and now houses much of the museum's exhibits.
The galleries cover shipwrecks on Bermuda’s reefs, naval history, the island’s defense since 1612, the old railway and island social life. From the ramparts you can see the Great Sound, the open sea and the ships docked at the Dockyard.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
In the morning, before the heat and the movement of the ships. On rainy days, it’s one of the best options in the west.
How to get there
It is inside the Dockyard, a few minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal and the cruise ship piers.
Tip
Climb up to the Commissioner's House and walk along the ramparts: that’s where you get the best view of the Dockyard.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about National Museum of Bermuda
What is in the National Museum of Bermuda?
Exhibits on shipwrecks, naval history, island defense and social life, housed within the Keep fortress and the Commissioner's House.
What is the Commissioner's House?
The former residence of the dockyard commissioner, built in the 19th century with prefabricated cast-iron structure from Britain, now part of the museum.
How long does a visit to the National Museum take?
Two to three hours for the galleries, the Commissioner's House and the ramparts.