| Museum
of Antigua & Barbuda |
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Museum of Antigua & Barbuda was
opened in 1985 and is operated by the
Historical & Archaeological Society,
a private non-profit organisation. The
exhibits, which interpret the story of
Antigua from its geological birth to
political independence, are placed in the
old St. John's Court House of 1750, a
very historic building. Today, it is
indeed a fine setting for an interpretive
museum and is an excellent example of
adaptive use for the oldest building of
the capital city. |
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Collecting is
central to the mission of the Museum. It acquires
objects and specimens by field collecting, gifts,
loans, and exchanges and welcomes input from all
those who are interested in preserving and
expressing the island's heritage. Other
objectives are education and research of the
nation's heritage. It presents to visitors an
overview of the island's history and natural
history. There is a fine reference library and
there are many computer databases totalling
25,000 records, available for quick reference. |
Some of the
Museum's programmes include an education
programme for Antigua & Barbuda's
schoolchildren, providing special lectures and
the organising of monthly field trips to historic
sites. Cultural evenings are held for the general
public, and a newsletter is distributed to the
Society's members.
The Museum has something for everyone. |
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in and enjoy the historic atmosphere in a cool
oasis in the middle of St. John's, purchase
gifts, meditate and forget the cares of the
world. |
| Our mailing address is: |
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Museum
of Antigua and Barbuda,
Long Street, Box 2103, St. John's,
Antigua, West Indies. |
Also Visit
The Dockyard Museum.
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