The National Museum of Montserrat

National Museum of Montserrat visitors can explore Montserrat’s history and culture, from the pre-Columbian period to the contemporary era. Bang out a tune on our playable instrument collection, and discover local souvenirs in our 1768 Gift Shop.

Opening Hours

Standard Operating Hours:

Thursdays & Fridays: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Admission Fees

*We accept Cash only – No Cards*

Contact Us

Address: National Museum of Montserrat, Little Bay (off Robert Griffith Drive), Montserrat
Telephone: 1-664-491-3036
Email: museum@montserratnationaltrust.ms

Now Showing!

Saturdays only: The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) film

Alongside the ‘Our Story’ exhibit, the National Museum of Montserrat is pleased to show the MVO film (Saturdays only).

See historical images of Montserrat before and after the volcanic crises, and learn about the science behind the Soufriere Hills Volcanic eruptions.

Current Exhibitions

Visit Our Newest Exhibit – where the past and future collide!

Behind the Wire

 

Civilian Internees in World War I

Step into a little-known chapter of First World War history. Explore the experiences of civilian internees in Britain, Germany, the Caribbean, and South Africa through photographs, stories, and a virtual reality experience that brings the past to life.

Also discover a small display on Montserrat during the First World War, including wartime fundraising stamps and local history.

 

Our Story: 1960 – 2010

 

A photographic journey through pre- and post-crisis Montserrat.

Stroll through late 20th-century Plymouth with vibrant photographs from Gildo Spadoni and the MNT archives. Then, witness the haunting effects of volcanic eruptions in David Lea’s images of “The Buried City.”

Music and Masquerades

Play our pan, pose with Festival characters, and remember Arrow and Air Studios!

Play a tune on our piano, bang on a steel pan, and shake to the beat with Zimbabwean hoshos (rattles) and Caribbean maracas. Explore the rich history of Montserrat’s Masquerades and snap a selfie with Festival characters like The Bull, Miss Goosie, and The Masquerader. Celebrate Arrow, the King of Soca, and discover AIR Studios’ history, from Dire Straits drum kit to Jimmy Buffett’s handprints.

Montserrat’s First Peoples – Amerindians

Sailors, Potters, and Bead Makers

The National Museum of Montserrat invites visitors to explore Montserrat’s rich prehistory through archaeologists’ eyes. Learn about Indigenous Caribbean Cultures from 2880 BC to the 1660s AD, and discover the First Peoples’ impact at three Montserratian sites: Upper Blakes, Trants, and Valentine Ghaut.

1768 Gift Shop

Shop ’til You Drop

Browse our gift shop and leave with a memorable Montserrat souvenir and a gift for your loved ones. Proceeds support the museum and our non-profit parent, The Montserrat National Trust.

Wondering about our name? Ask us!