Experts' Choice Award Turks & Caicos National Museum
6 expert reviews
“In one of the oldest stone buildings on the islands, the national museum houses the Molasses Reef wreck, the earliest shipwreck—dating to the early 1500s—discovered in the Americas.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "This is the country's first (and only) museum. It occupies a 150-year-old residence, Guinep House, originally built by Bermudian wreckers from timbers they salvaged from ships." Full review
Travel + Leisure "History buffs and those interested in getting a deeper understanding of Turks and Caicos should visit the islands' national museum, which features exhibits breaking down this country's history"
Turks and Caicos Travel Guide
June 23, 2021
Frommer's "The treasures inside the island's national museum belie its modest façade, a charming but somewhat creaky-looking 150-year-old timber house built by Bermudian wreckers 150 years ago" Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Turks and Caicos National Museum in Cockburn Town displays artifacts such as a Lucayan carved wood ceremonial chair and Molasses Reef shipwreck remains"
Travel + Leisure "Travelers can familiarize themselves with the islands’ history during a visit to Turks and Caicos National Museum...offer tours, events, and classes. "
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Front Street, Guinep House, P.O.Box 188, Grand Turk Turks and Caicos, Grand Turk
