Cayman Islands National Museum

The Cayman Islands National Museum is located in Cayman’s oldest surviving public building in the Cayman Islands, built in the 1830s, the Old Courts building in George Town. The Museum holds two permanent exhibition galleries, three changing galleries and an audiovisual theatre. With a mission to celebrate the unique natural and cultural history of the islands, the Museum provides creative and
educational exhibits and fun programming.

Natural History Gallery
Explore Cayman’s unique habitats, take a virtual submarine dive down to Cayman’s famous underwater wall, view a turtle nesting site, see the wetlands, learn about Cayman’s varied animal life, interact with the 3D bathymetric map of the ocean floor, and discover Cayman’s location in the Caribbean.

Cultural History Gallery
Themed displays featuring a storytelling seaman, video re-enactments of court trials, information on Caymanian industries and the pioneers who shaped Cayman’s development, plus a state-of-the-art animatronic of Miss Annie Huldah Bodden, Cayman parliamentarian and lawyer.

Special Events & Programmes
Join them for the annual Cayman Islands Mango Fest in July, the exciting Immerse Summer Camp in the summer, and their Anniversary Celebration and festive Christmas Market in December. In September, explore the Tradition and Wellness Market. For more events and programmes, visit www.museum.ky.

Gift Shop
Browse a range of unique Caymanian gift items, including Caymanite jewellery, flags, prints, silk ties, jellies, thatch baskets, craftwork and books.

Boobies Restaurant at the Old Gaol Cafe
Enjoy a wide range of local, delicious dishes and festive drinks.

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday 10am–5pm and select public holidays.

Resident Admission Rates are CI$10 for adults, CI$5 for seniors, CI$5 for children (6-12), FREE for children (5 and under) and CI$30 for a guided tour for a minimum of 6 people (max 15) per appointment plus regular admission fees. Local students are $5 each. Residents visit for FREE every Saturday.

Tourist Admission Rates are US$15 for adults, US$10 for seniors (60+), US$10 for children (6-12 years), FREE for children (5 and under) and US$40 for a guided tour for a minimum of 6 people (max 15) per appointment plus regular admission fees.

For more information please see this page: https://www.museum.ky/visit

You may also be interested in visiting the Cayman Collections Centre in West Bay (next to the Cayman Turtle Centre) which houses a wonderful collection of hundreds of artefacts from the Cayman Islands National Museum's collection. The facility offers the community an additional opportunity to explore Cayman’s history and heritage and to discover the unique and vibrant story of the Cayman Islands.