Educulture Junkanoo Museum And Resource Centre
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31 West St, NassauOpen:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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2 months ago
Awesome experience...
The guide Mrs. Arlene Nash-Ferguson is a historian, giving her guests information not seen in any book.
Looking forward to another tour..
by Irene Pintard
a year ago
The Junkanoo Museum in Nassau is a small but vibrant showcase of the annual parade and the incredible costumes and floats crafted by locals. The highlight is the room featuring the previous year’s festival winner—absolutely worth a look. Another room plays a live sequence of the event, which really makes you want to experience it in person. The hands-on drum station adds to the lively atmosphere and gets you into the spirit of the music.
The museum is only about four rooms, so it’s a quick visit. While the experience is enjoyable, the admission fee ($18 for adults, $11 for children) feels a bit steep for the size. Lower prices could make it more accessible to visitors. Overall, a great glimpse into the pride and culture of Junkanoo!
by The Pathfinder
3 years ago
This was part of our Funky Jeep Tour and my fave part of the tour, the facilitators were a husband and wife and the museum is the wives childhood home. The wife has also been performing every year, some of her costumes weigh 70lbs!
It was so cool learning about how integral is Junkanoo to the Bahamian culture.
I was worried the room might get too loud and give me a headache but it was the most revitalizing experience ever! Better than coffee.
by Suzette Carter
2 years ago
An intimate museum that tells the story of Junkanoo - the National Cultural Festival of the Bahamas. The museum is full of brightly colored costumes, historical pictures and videos of the celebration. There is also a Junkanoo Shack - where the costumes are imagined and built. Helpfully Hint: The museum is an easy walk from the port area. After the tour, you may be able to wear one of the headdresses for a picture.
by John Berger
3 years ago
The keepers are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. This is an interesting and inexpensive must see. So many beautiful and intricate items. The keepers gave in-depth history of the founder and the pieces while allowing us to try on items and take several photos. I’d plan for about an hour here. If you have children they can also do a craft for a small additional fee.
by Kami R
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