We are opening our doors for FREE to all Bermuda residents during the month of February (please bring proof of residency such as a license or utility bill). While “Free for February” has been a yearly initiative at the Museum, this year we are excited to offer free activities for all visitors on each Saturday of the month.
Saturday activities offer a unique opportunity to experience the Museum in new ways, learn a new skill or craft, connect with our past and engage with people from the community.
Last Saturday was the first day of our Free For February programming, which included a photography walking tour with AB Wilson, a palmetto weaving workshop with Ronnie Chameau, and a book reading by Florenz Maxwell.
Local artist Ronnie Chameau conducting a workshop on palmetto weaving, which focused on women and work in the 17th and 18th centuries
Bermudian author and storyteller Florenz Maxwell shared highlights from two of her published books: “The Spirit Baby” – a collection of uniquely Bermudian tales – and the award-winning “Girlcott”, based on the events of the 1959 Theatre Boycott and written from the perspective of a 16 year-old Bermudian girl
Self-taught photographer AB Wilson with last Saturday’s group of budding photographers
There is also a kid-friendly scavenger hunt (available at the Ticket Office), which encourages participants to explore the expansive Museum grounds and focus on otherwise passed-by details. All Bermuda residents who visit the Museum in February can also enter a draw to win a free family membership.
If you missed last week’s programming, don’t worry — we have more scheduled for this weekend! Check out the schedule below for times and location of our free February activities:
The Museum is open every day, 10:00AM – 5:00PM (last admission 4:00PM). NMB is a non-government, not-for-profit Bermuda Registered Charity No. 136.
