National Museum of Montserrat

The National Museum of Montserrat serves as the island’s primary cultural repository, managed by the Montserrat National Trust. It was established at its current location in Little Bay, in 2011 to replace the original museum that was lost to the Soufrière Hills volcanic activity. The facility offers a comprehensive chronological journey through the island’s history, spanning from the early Amerindian settlements to the modern day.

Entrance to the museum is $10 EC per adult with children and museum members free. No credit cards are accepted. Consider a membership which allows access to you and a guest for just a few dollars more than admission. Memberships can be purchased at the National Trust in Woodlands.

National Museum of Montserrat (16.80037 , -62.20187)

The museum is well laid out and spaced for easy navigate. Each exhibit contains a QR code which you can scan with your phone to read more about the item displayed.

The main hall features exhibits for Charles Henry “Jim” Allen, Montserrat’s famous cricketer; the musical history of Montserrat to including festival characters and Air Studios information; and memorabilia from the “Soca King” Alphonsus Celestine Edmund Cassell, aka “Arrow”.

National Museum of Montserrat main hall (16.80037 , -62.20187)

The Bull, Miss Goosie, the Masquerader (16.80037 , -62.20187)

Terry Williams drum set recovered from Air Studios (16.80037 , -62.20187)

Immediately to your left upon entry is the hall dedicated to the prehistory of Montserrat, dating back to 2880 BCE and the life of the Amerindians.

Pottery and other artifacts (16.80037 , -62.20187)

National Museum of Montserrat (16.80037 , -62.20187)

Following the hallway past the Masquerader leads you down a photographic journey of Montserrat’s recent history containing many before and after photographs of Plymouth following the 1995 Soufrière Hills eruption.

The final room contains a “Made in Montserrat” exhibit, which consists of tools and other items that were made locally out of necessity, without the ability to run to the store.

Miscellaneous objects made in Montserrat (16.80037 , -62.20187)

Don’t make the visit without stopping at the 1768 gift shop! You will be able to find anything from collectables, cups, books and clothing. The museum and gift shop are open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.