Barbados · Museum

Historical Bridgetown Museum Tour

2 Hours Round trip from Bridgetown Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore historic Bridgetown with an experienced licensed guide
02 Visit the Exchange Museum, an 18th-century landmark
03 Learn about the building's past as Harrison Free School and later the Masonic Lodge
04 See the Bridgetown screw dock, presumed to be the only one of its kind
05 Discover the history of old Barbados in just 2 hours
06 Ideal for travellers interested in architecture, museums, and city history

Step into the historic heart of Bridgetown on this guided museum tour and uncover stories from old Barbados in just two hours. Explore heritage-rich sites with an experienced licensed guide as you learn about one of the oldest areas in the city and its remarkable architectural legacy.

Discover the Exchange Museum, an 18th-century building that once housed Harrison Free School before becoming the Masonic Lodge, and visit the Bridgetown screw dock, presumed to be the only one of its kind. This short walking experience is ideal for travellers interested in history, architecture, and the cultural foundations of Barbados.

The Exchange Museum, an 18th-century building that is now one of the oldest in the area, once housed a school named Harrison Free School.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Bridgetown

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover the History of Old Barbados

Join your experienced guide for an exciting morning of museum hopping and discover the past in the third oldest parliament building in the commonwealth. The Exchange Museum, an 18th-century building that is now one of the oldest in the area, once housed a school named Harrison Free School. It eventually turned into the Masonic Lodge. In addition, the Bridgetown screw dock is presumed to be the only one of its kind!

The route