INSIDER’S GUIDE

works of Bermuda-inspired art, including famous names such as Winslow Homer, Albert Gleizes, and Georgia O’Keeffe. Every month, a cross-section of local artists displays their works in shows. The Arrowroot Gift Shop is home to a variety of local artisans’ handiwork, available for purchase. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

National Museum Of Bermuda

1 The Keep

Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Tel: 234-1333 www.nmb.bm

Immerse yourself in 500 years of history and culture at the National Museum of Bermuda (NMB), located in Bermuda’s largest fort in the historic Royal Naval Dockyard. Explore the extensive grounds of the museum, which are filled with exhibits on topics ranging from the discovery of Bermuda to connections with the West Indies and the Azores, enslavement in Bermuda, and the island’s defence heritage. Jaw-dropping ocean views, massive cannons, shipwreck artefacts, local watercraft, a stunning mural, contemporary art exhibits, and family activities make the museum fun for all ages. Kids will love the whimsical Museum Playground & Playhouse, complete with fun interactives, a wooden 70-foot moray eel, and lighthouse to play in. Visit NMB, your Dockyard destination for history and culture. NMB is open April through November from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.), December through March from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.), and is home to Dolphin Quest Bermuda. Adults, $18; seniors, $15; free for children under 16.

Tel: 441-236-6658/5845

E-mail: linberg@northrock.bm

Hours 10:30am-1pm Monday-Friday

Appointments recommended