Bermuda Maritime Museum

Address	Royal Naval Dockyard, Royal Naval Dockyard
Admission	$10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $5 children 5-17, free for children 4 and under
Hours	Daily 9:30am-4:30pm; Closed Dec 25
Phone	441/234-1418
Website	www.bmm.bm

Bermudas Maritime Museum was built by convict labor during the 19th century. The museum exhibits artifacts that pertain to Bermuda’s nautical heritage. The museums ceilings, buildings, and architecture is a must see on its own. Some highlights of the museum are the underground tunnels, gun ports, and the water gate pond that was specially designed for boats entering from sea. The museum is a great learning experience and will teach any one regardless of age the islands long and intimate connection with the sea. The Maritime Museum’s most famous exhibit is in the Shifting House. There you will find artifacts such as gold bars, pottery, jewelry, silver coins, and other items that were recovered from he 16th and 17th century shipwrecks. The Museum is filled with many building each has a significance to Bermuda’s history and admission to the Shifting House, Queen's Exhibition Hall, Forster Cooper Building, Boat loft, and Commissioner's House are included in the entrance price to the Bermuda Maritime Museum. Have a relaxing day filled with history and culture at the Maritime Museum.