Information about Bahamas: The Bahamas, commonly known as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas - is a country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies in the Atlantic. Taking up to 97% of the Lucayan Archipelago's land area and also home to 88% of the archipelago's population. The archipelagic state consists of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, and is located north of Cuba and northwest of the island of Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands, southeast of the US state of Florida, and east of the Florida Keys. The capital is Nassau on the island of New Providence. The Royal Bahamas Defence Force describes The Bahamas' territory as encompassing 470,000 km² of ocean space. Read More...

Heritages and Museums

 

 

Heritages and Museums 
The Heritage Museum of the Bahamas

The Heritage Museum of The Bahamas is located in the famous Mountbatten House on Nassau's West Hill Street, across from the Graycliff ...
Pirates of Nassau Museum

Pirates of Nassau Museum- This wax museum is dedicated to the life and times of Pirates in The Bahamas and those who fought against them. You can take self-guided ...
National Art Museum

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is an art gallery in Nassau, The Bahamas. In September 2011 the gallery announced Amanda Coulson, as the new Director and 4 new staff appointments.
Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre

The Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre celebrates Junkanoo by showcasing its history and selling materials devoted to Junkanoo craft and artistry. Guides ...
Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation

Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation- Located at George Street in Downtown Nassau, Pompey Museum documents the impact of slavery in The Bahamas. Twice devastated by fire, in September 2001 and again in December 2011...
Nassau Public Library & Museum

The Nassau Public Library is an octagonal shaped building that is located at the southern end of Parliament Square that borders Shirley Street. It is uniquely housed in one of the oldest, and only octagonal historic building in The Bahamas.

    

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