Located at the historic Royal Naval Dockyard, commanding Bermuda’s westernmost point with stunning sea views, and set within Bermuda’s largest fort, the National Museum of Bermuda can provide a dramatic backdrop for any occasion. Inside the limestone, rampart walls are a variety of large historic buildings — including the landmark Commissioner’s House — rooms, levels, and outdoor event spaces suited for indoor or alfresco dining, intimate parties, or all-out celebrations. By booking an event at the Museum you are not only immersing your guests in local history and culture, you are also supporting our important work.

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CommHouse

Commissioner’s House

World’s first cast iron residence.

Sitting high on the hill of the Keep Fort, the wrap-around verandahs of the House offer panoramic views of the Royal Naval Dockyard and the countless blues of the surrounding ocean. It is the ultimate setting for cocktails, wedding ceremonies, receptions, or a dinner to impress. The three-storey Georgian building features grand dining rooms, impressive art, mahogany crown mouldings, french doors, and crystal chandeliers. Enjoy indoor and outdoor entertaining.

Availability: Day: 9:00AM – 4:00PM; Evening: 5:00PM – Midnight

(Events may continue to 1:00AM but will incur a surcharge)

Capacity: Maximum of 150 people for dining/ 225 cocktails

Amenities:

  • Five elegant dining rooms and alfresco dining on the verandahs
  • Kitchen
  • Three floors of exhibitions including a 1,000 square foot mural on Bermuda history
  • Four powder rooms; one male, one female restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking on Upper Grounds
  • Flagpole to fly corporate or other custom flags

Exclusive Caterers: Fourways Catering

Flagpole

The Flag Pole

Located outside the front steps of the House, flanked by historic guns with views of the Great Sound, the Flagpole can provide the ideal picture-perfect outdoor setting for a wedding ceremony.

Availability: 9:00AM – 4:00PM; Evening: Must rent Commissioner’s House

Capacity: 9:00AM – 4:00PM: 50 people EVENING: Maximum of 150 people for dinner / 225 for cocktails (Same capacity as Commissioner’s House)

Amenities:

  • Use of Commissioner’s House restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible 

Preferred Caterers: Fourways Catering

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Queen’s Exhibition Hall/1850 Ordnance House

Once a 19th century ammunition storehouse that housed 4,000 kegs of gunpowder, the grand building is complete with high vaulted brick ceilings and priceless artifacts. Designed by the architect responsible for the V&A Museum and Royal Albert Hall in London, its 4,000 square feet can host cocktail receptions or elegant seated dining.

Availability: 5:00PM – Midnight

(Events may continue to 1:00AM but will incur a surcharge)

Size: 107 x 38 feet

Capacity: 200 for cocktails / 140 for dining

Amenities: 

  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking on the Upper Grounds

Preferred Caterers: Fourways Catering, Fairmont Southampton, Island Restaurant Group, and Take Five Ltd.

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The Keep Yard

The historic Keep Yard, used for the storage of large ordnance is encircled by natural cliffs, tropical vegetation, and impressive limestone ammunition buildings, and provides a huge grass arena perfect for large tented events.

Availability: Evening 5:00PM – Midnight

(Events may continue to 1:00AM but will incur a surcharge)

Size: 210 x 100 feet

Capacity: 2,000+ for cocktails / 850 for dining

Amenities:

  • Restrooms (Rental of portable toilets and hiring of toilet attendant are mandatory for events for 200 + at extra cost to client)
  • Night lighting
  • High voltage capacity
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Parking on the Upper Grounds

Preferred Caterers: Fourways Catering, Fairmont Southampton, Island Restaurant Group, and Take Five Ltd.

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The Boat Loft

Soak in the nautical atmosphere with pre-dinner cocktails and canapes or an intimate dinner amongst a collection of rare local watercraft. The two-storey Boat Loft was originally used as a workshop and storehouse for the Fort.

Availability: Evening 5:00PM – Midnight

(Events may continue to 1:00AM but will incur a surcharge)

Size: 10,000 square feet (two-storeys)

Capacity: 100 for cocktails / 30 for dining

Amenities:

  • Restrooms
  • Parking on the Upper Grounds
  • Only the ground floor is wheelchair accessible

Preferred Caterers: Fourways Catering, Fairmont Southampton, Island Restaurant Group, and Take Five Ltd.

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The Keep Pond Terrace

Enjoy waterside cocktails and/or dinner on a raised terrace overlooking the enclosed waterway once used to transport ordnance to the Fort and now home to Dolphin Quest.

Availability: Evening 5:00PM – Midnight

Capacity: 50 for cocktails / 30 for dining

Amenities: 

  • Restrooms
  • Parking on the Upper Grounds and dolphin demonstration
  • Education talk and dolphin demonstration available with Dolphin Quest at additional cost

Preferred Caterers: Fourways Catering, Fairmont Southampton, Island Restaurant Group, and Take Five Ltd.

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Need More Inspiration for the Perfect Event?

NMB offers a number of unique spaces ideal for weddings, corporate events and other celebrations of all sizes. Below are a few of our sample event itineraries… but the possibilities are endless. For your bespoke event, please contact us: info@museumservices.bm

WEDDINGS
Intimate
(50 people or less)
Ceremony & Cocktails: Grundy Bastion/Bastion E
Dinner: The Keep Pond terrace

Just Right
(50 – 100 people)
Ceremony: The Flagpole
Cocktails & Canapés: Commissioners House verandah
Dinner: Queen’s Exhibition Hall

A Large Affair
(150+ people)
Ceremony: The Flagpole
Cocktails & Canapés: Commissioner’s House verandah
Dinner: The Keep Yard

CORPORATE EVENTS
Small Client Dinner
(15 people or less)
Dinner: Commissioner’s House private room or verandah

Board AGM
(30 people)
Meetings: Commissioner’s Room
Cocktails & Canapés: Commissioners House verandah

Staff Appreciation Party
(50+ people)
Lawn Games: Keep Yard
Cocktails & Canapés: Commissioner’s House verandah
Dinner: Queen’s Exhibition Hall

NMB Corporate members receive special rates on rental spaces at the Museum.
For more information: advancement@nmb.bm | +1 (441) 234-1333

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