Visit these museums in the Caribbean

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Sunbury Plantation House • Barbados

Sunbury Planatation House is over 300 years old, steeped in history, featuring mahogany antiques,old prints and a unique collection of horse-drawn carriages.The Courtyard Restaurant and bar offer refreshments to visitors daily. For more information visit here

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Bermuda Maritime Museum • Bermuda

Explore five hundred 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. For more information visit here

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Turks and Caicos National Museum • Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands

Turks & Caicos National Museum allows you to explore the island's culture and history, and its natural environment.There are always new exhibits and porjects. Discover for yourself why it's been called the "best little museum in the Caribbean. Visit here

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Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts • St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

CMCArts, Inc.was founded in 1994 by Candia Atwater, with the annual publication of the "Island Art & Soul" calendar of Caribbean art. In 2003, CMCArts began restoration of a wonderful, historic building on the waterfront in Frederiksted. CMCArts has now grown into an epicenter of activity, where residents and visitors of all ages benefit from CMCArts' innovative arts and cultural programming.

To learn more about CMCArts visithere.

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Fort Christian • St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

The oldest remaining structure on the island was built between 1672 and 1680. It has been a jail, governor's residence, town hall, courthouse, and a church. It is now home to the The Virgin Islands Museum. For more information: 340 340 776-4566

Lawaetz Museum • St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands

At this lovely museum, the Society preserves the lush gardens and authentically furnished, historic home of a prominent Danish-Crucian family. Through expertly guided tours, visitors learn about rural life ways and values during the first half of the twentieth century.For more information visit here.

Whim Plantation Museum• St. Croix, Virgin Islands

History comes alive as you walk among the original early 18th century plantation buildings on the 12 acres of Whim Museum. The stately greathouse welcomes you with gracious guides waiting to tell you the stories of the house and plantation life. The fully restored windmill and sugar factory ruins are open for you to explore. For more information visithere.

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