Turks & Caicos National Museum

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9 / 10

5 expert reviews

“In one of the oldest stone buildings on the islands, the national museum houses the Molasses Reef wreck, the earliest shipwreck—dating to the early 1500s—discovered in the Americas.”

– Fodor's

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"This is the country's first (and only) museum. It occupies a 150-year-old residence, Guinep House, originally built by Bermudian wreckers from timbers they salvaged from ships." Full review
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"History buffs and those interested in getting a deeper understanding of Turks and Caicos should visit the islands' national museum, which features exhibits breaking down this country's history"
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"The Turks and Caicos National Museum in Cockburn Town displays artifacts such as a Lucayan carved wood ceremonial chair and Molasses Reef shipwreck remains"
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"Travelers can familiarize themselves with the islands’ history during a visit to Turks and Caicos National Museum...offer tours, events, and classes. "