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.
Museum and Gift Shop Opening Hours
Days: Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays
Times: 10 am – 3 pm
Admission Fees
Adult museum entry: $10 XCD
Adult museum entry + MVO film (Saturdays): $20 XCD
Children: Free
Members: Free
Groups: To arrange extended opening hours for groups of ten or more, please get in touch with the National Museum of Montserrat via phone at 1-664-491-3036 or email at museum@montserratnationaltrust.ms
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
Make Saturdays “fun-days”!
In conjunction with David Lea’s “The Buried City” exhibit, the National Museum of Montserrat is pleased to show the MVO film (Saturdays only).
Come see historical images of Montserrat before and after the volcanic crises, and learn about the science behind the Soufriere Hills Volcanic eruptions. Take a selfie with John Bull, the Masquerader, and Miss Goosie. Tinkle the ivories on our playable piano and shake a Zimbabwean Hosho (rattle). Marvel at pre-historic tools, beads, and pottery, and learn about life in Montserrat 3000 years ago. Then, head down to Little Bay for a cool drink and a dip in the sea.
Children and Montserrat National Trust Members enjoy FREE museum entry!
Current Exhibitions
Music and Masquerades
Immerse yourself in music and masquerades in our new National Museum of Montserrat foyer display.
Tinkle the ivories on our playable piano, bang out a tune on our pan and xylophone, and shake to the beat with our Zimbabwean hoshos (rattles). Learn about steel pans’ Trini origins and view our traditional Montserratian instrument collection. Then explore the Masquerades‘ syncretic origins, peek at some historical masks and hats, and snap a selfie with John Bull, Miss Goosie and the Masquerader!
Views of Montserrat: 1673 – 2009
Embark on a visual journey through Montserrat’s history.
Stroll through late 20th-century Plymouth with vibrant photographs from Gildo Spadoni and the MNT archives. Navigate our coasts using the “Mountserrat island, ms. 1673” map and explore the 1830s parishes in “This Plan of the Island of Montserrat.” See our sugar mill scale model in action. Then, experience the haunting aftermath of volcanic eruptions in David Lea’s images of “The Buried City.”
Montserrat’s First Peoples – Amerindians
Sailors, Potters, and Bead Makers
The National Museum of Montserrat’s newest exhibition 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
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.
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