In front of you, there is a trimmed lawn, neat hedgerows, bright pink flowers, and a historic building. It looks like a mansion of a noble landowner. The most secret things are imbued in its every wall. It is respected by the locals and attracts visitors. It is the history of the island of Barbados.
This building in the colonial style can keep secrets like no one else. Now you enter the old military prison, built by the British in the 19th century. But do not be afraid. Though the building has a severe look, it has not been a prison for a long time. Today it is the main museum of the island of Barbados. Since 1930, all the facts about the island from the settlement to the present day have been keeping here.
Before visiting Barbados, you may think it to be a wild island. It is hard to imagine a civilization on a small island in the Caribbean. Passing through the solid doors of the museum, you get to the hall ... with pebbles, sticks, and clay shards. The expectations have become a reality. You can see the life of the locals, but hundreds of years ago. It is so unusual that the ancient Native American and African tribes used these items every day.
But wait, it is just the first hall… Go further. Old maps, compasses, photographs, and evidence of geographical discoveries ... It seems that you come to the secret room of the fanatic geographer explorer! There are so many details, which you need to watch thoroughly. You can spend a lot of time in this room. But catch up! You have so much to see.
From wild, tribal Barbados, you come to the Epoque of travels and geographical discoveries. And then – wartime. You can look at it fast, if you are not a fan of wars, and go to the bedroom. A canopy over the bed, a lacy cover, carved chairs, and the finest porcelain – this is how the nobility of Barbados lived.