The exhibition delves into Cayman Islands slavery, from the abduction of 3.1 million Africans to the Middle Passage. Jamaican slaves arrived in 1734, shaping society through timber. Resistance, like that of Celia Long, emerged. Emancipation came in 1834, but oppression persisted through the Apprenticeship System. The exhibit highlights resilience and the fight for freedom.
Our Mission Statement
Through our dynamic programmes, exhibits and collections, the National Museum is the living connection to Cayman's past; we ensure that future generations have the opportunity to experience our island's unique natural and cultural heritage.
FEATURED EXHIBIT
Slavery be dead...we be free!
Through May 2025
Explore the history of slavery and emancipation in the Cayman Islands. Discover how our ancestors gained freedom without slave registrations. Learn about the pivotal 1835 decision granting complete freedom from August 1st, 1834.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Looky Ya! Heritage Showcase
28 May 2024 (10:00am-2:00pm)
Our Looky Ya! Heritage Showcase is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate our rich cultural heritage - from local cuisines to traditional arts and crafts. Taking place the last Tuesday of every month at the National Museum on the Waterfront.
Ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to experience our island's unique natural and cultural heritage.
