National Museum of Saint Kitts

Coordinates: 17°17′40.5″N 62°43′25.4″W / 17.294583°N 62.723722°W / 17.294583; -62.723722

National Museum of Saint Kitts
Former name Treasury Building
Established 2002
Location Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Type Museum

The National Museum of Saint Kitts is a museum in Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is run by the St. Christopher National Trust.[1]

History

The current museum building was originally constructed as Treasury Building in 1894.[2] It was once used as the entry port from the nearby pier.[1] In 1996, the treasury moved to a new building.[3] In 2002, the museum was finally opened.[4]

Geology

The museum building once stood at the waterfront south of Saint Kitts Island facing the Basseterre Bay. Now area south of the building has been reclaimed.[3]

Architecture

The museum spans over an area of 900 m2.[3]

Exhibitions

The museum showcases the culture and heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Baker, Judith (1 October 2013). "Top 10 attractions in St Kitts". the Guardian. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Planet, Lonely. "National Museum in Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis". Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 http://www.historicbasseterre.com/hs_summation.asp?HSID=13
  4. ↑ "National Museum". Retrieved 18 April 2018.
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