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! Mango Fest 2024
Saturday, 20 July 2024 (4:00-8:00pm)
Join the Cayman Islands National Museum for "Looky Ya! Mango Fest" on July 6, 2024, from 4-8 PM! Enjoy local mangos, food, arts, and crafts, and participate in fun mango-themed contests. Celebrate Caymanian culture, cuisine, and community at our beautiful waterfront location. Don't miss this vibrant event!
Ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to experience our island's unique natural and cultural heritage.
