- Address: Queen Street, Speightstown, Barbados
- Phone: +1 (246) 422 4064
- Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09: 00-17: 00, Sat-09: 00-15: 00, Sunday - closed
- Cost of visiting: $ 10-30
Would you like to know more about the history of Barbados ? Then go to the house-museum of Arlington, located in the northernmost city of the island - Speightstown . The exposition of the museum is arranged in such a way that you can be sure that you and your children will not be bored!
History of the museum
This white mansion was built in 1750 by an American merchant who came from South Carolina. It was at his request that the building was maintained in a colonial style. The Arlington House Museum was preserved in good condition due to the fact that the city authorities always cared about it as an architectural monument. Therefore, it was here on February 3, 2008, one of the largest museums of Barbados was opened.
Features of the museum
The Arlington House Museum is located in the largest city on the north coast of the city of Spine Town. It is an interactive installation consisting of audio and video materials. The Arlington House Museum consists of three floors, each dedicated to a specific theme:
- the first floor of Speightstown Memories tells about the history of this northern city and the life of the local population;
- the second floor of "Plantation Memories" - tells about the impact of colonization, the plantation system, and the importance of sugar cane for local residents;
- the third floor "Wharf Memories" (Memory of the Port) - tells about the life of the city as the largest port and shopping center of Barbados .
In the house-museum of Arlington is collected about two thousand interesting photographs and canvases, which reflect the history and culture of a bygone era. Walking through the halls, you can listen to local legends about pirates, large ships and navigators. All this is presented in audio and video format, which makes the excursion even more interesting and exciting. Leaving the Arlington house museum, you start to look at Speightstown in a different way. Undoubtedly, this cultural trek for a long time is remembered both for adults and children. To consolidate this knowledge, you can go straight from the Arlington house museum to visit ancient ruins, masonry and a reconstructed quay.
How to get there?
The Arlington House Museum is located in the central part of Speightstown. Next to it is the church of St. Peter. The resort can be reached by public transport , a taxi or a rented car. If you prefer to travel by bus, then from the central bus station to the museum is only 10 minutes walk.
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