The Museum tells the story of Antigua and Barbuda from its geological birth to political independence with many engaging EXHIBITS. The museum has something for everyone. Enjoy a cool oasis in the middle of St. John's and forget the cares of the world!
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Museum of Antigua & Barbuda, Long Street, Box 2103, St. John's, Antigua, West Indies. |
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8.30 - 4 pm, Fridays 8.30-3 pm, Sat. 10-2 pm. Closed holidays. (268) 462-1469. Email: museum@candw.ag |
SUPPORT THE MUSEUM by becoming a MEMBER of the HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Become a part of a vibrant and dedicated group of persons interested in preserving the past to enrich the future.
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The Historical and Archaeological Society invite its members and their guests to attend the monthly field trips to various
historic areas of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Some places visited in the past:-
Fort George, Monk's Hill Several Historic Estate Houses Sufferer's Amerindian site, Barbuda Guano Mining Camp Site, Redonda
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To subscribe to this interesting Newsletter become a member of the Historical and Archaeological Society. For current categories and rates, see Memberships
If you are a member of the Society you will receive a newsletter four times a year. In it are many interesting articles. We have been congratulated many times for the contents.
The Museum possesses a fine library and research area. It is open to the general public to entertain enquiries appertaining to Antigua and Barbuda's history and natural science. Also available for research are 28 Databases totalling about 34,796 entries.
Some of the databases are as follows:
| Library publications, inc. Dockyard Museum | 4,626 records |
| Current Newspaper articles | 2,683 |
| Antigua Barbuda & Redonda's History | 6,633 |
| Persons, estates in Antigua & Barbuda's History | 3,126 |
| Tombstone readings to c. 1900 | 1,486 |
| Antiguan culture | 1,168 |
| Botany (Uses of plants) | 601 |
| Accessions & Artifact collections | 4,641 |
| Naval history & shipwrecks | 2,223 |
| Antigua & Barbuda Maps & Plans Inventory | 329 |
Send your enquiries by e-mail: museum@candw.ag
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Support the Museum by purchasing goods from the Museum Gift Shop!
10% off for Historical Society members.
List of Publications referring to Antigua and Barbuda's history and heritage. Stocked are local hand craft from woodcarvings to rope dolls, original artwork in the form of jewelry, pottery from native soils, sculpture and canvases, plus selections of historical maps and prints, cards, traditional games and fungi sticks.
Have a LOOK into the SHOP
HISTORICAL CARDS
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Become a member of the Museum and the Historical Society! It is up to us to see our historical heritage survives for generations past our own. Support our programmes and projects, some of which are: Guided Tours for Schoolchildren, Cultural Education Materials, Artifact Conservation, Historic Research, and many other aspects - Thanks!
Various categories of membership are as follows:-
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Payment may be made by check or Visa, Amex, Master Card. Just send us your name & address, card number, expiration date and send by E-mail to Museum
TO BECOME or REMAIN A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY,
Select and print this box and mail subscription to Box 2103, St. John's, ANTIGUA, West Indies.
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Revised: July 1997, 2003, 9 April 2005.........Museum by Desmond V. Nicholson nicholsond@candw.ag