FEATURED EXHIBIT
Kiemanos: The Ira Thompson Collection
On Through August 2026
This exhibition explores the life of Ira Thompson, a taxi driver and avid collector whose passion helped establish the Cayman Islands National Museum. Beginning in the 1930s, his Kiemanos Museum became a beloved local attraction reflecting a changing Caymanian society.
Featuring artefacts from the Museum’s early collection alongside personal items on loan from the Thompson family, the exhibition offers an intimate look at his legacy and deep commitment to his community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
"We had slaves here, Sir?"
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 (6:00-8:00pm)
This Speaker Series lecture focuses on the life and story of Elizabeth Jane Trusty to explore the nuanced and often complex perspectives surrounding slavery in the Cayman Islands. It also highlights the critical role of education in uncovering, preserving, and sharing these histories, and in deepening our understanding of the people and experiences behind them.
Register at: www.museum.ky/speakerseries
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.
Ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to experience our island's unique natural and cultural heritage.
