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NMB Hosts Workshops For Scrapbook Project
The National Museum of Bermuda is hosting a series of free workshops to encourage participation in their ongoing community crowd-sourced project, Bermuda Family Scrapbook [BFS] A spokesperson said, “BFS invites anyone who lives or has lived in Bermuda to submit historic family photographs and the stories behind them to NMB. The submissions will... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: NMB Holds Community Day
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] hosted a free Community Day this weekend, offering a range of fun activities. NMB previously said, “Sponsored by Butterfield, the Community Day is part of Free for February which gives all residents free admission to the Museum during the entire month of February, also sponsored by Butterfield.” NMB Executive... Read more of this article
‘Portuguese Voices: Your Story, Your Voice’
In honour of the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] and the Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda and “have joined forces with StoryCenter [a US-based non-profit] to collect stories and experiences of Bermuda’s vibrant Portuguese community.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
NMB To Host Free Community Day On Feb 25
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is set to host a free Community Day on February 25th. A spokesperson said, “There will be food vendors, door prizes and a multitude of free activities for all ages for everyone to engage with the Museum and dive deeper into Bermuda history and culture. Sponsored by Butterfield, the Community Day is part of... Read more of this article
Free Entry For Residents In February At NMB
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is opening its doors to all Bermuda residents for free during the month of February, generously sponsored by Butterfield. A spokesperson said, “2024 marks the eleventh year of this community programme and the Museum’s 50th anniversary. Free for February and a free Community Day planned for February 25 are... Read more of this article
National Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a cornerstone of Bermuda’s cultural preservation. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is turning 50 this year. Located at the historic Royal Naval Dockyard and commanding Bermuda’s westernmost point, NMB is a non-government, not-for-profit... Read more of this article
Photos: Reg Grundy Photo Winners Announced
The Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition prize-giving and exhibit opening was held at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB]. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, December 7, a crowd of over 115 students, teachers, family members, sponsors, and judges gathered at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] for the Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth... Read more of this article
National Museum Promotes Katie Bennett
Katie Bennett has been promoted to Advancement Director at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] after serving as Advancement Officer for five years. A spokesperson said, “In her new role, she is committed to lead the museum’s fundraising activities to ensure that NMB continues to be an invaluable educational and cultural heritage resource for... Read more of this article
Museum Expands Online Holiday Gift Shop
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] has expanded their online gift shop, introducing a new ornament and jigsaw puzzle in addition to reproductions of historic prints and maps, NMB Press publications and memberships. A spokesperson said, “Shop proceeds directly support all the work of the Museum. NMB’s famous mouse-catcher, Bastion the cat,... Read more of this article
Museum Launches “Donate To Detonate”
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is giving community members, supporters and friends another opportunity to detonate one of the Museum’s historic cannon by making a donation to ‘Donate to Detonate.’ A spokesperson said, “This online fundraiser, first launched last year, supports NMB’s annual fund, The Anchor Fund, which... Read more of this article
Celebrating 50 Years Of The ‘Harris Matrix’
On October 30th, a conference entitled “Matrix 1973-2023” was held in Florence, Italy to celebrate fifty years of the Harris Matrix, invented in 1973 by Bermudian archaeologist and Founding Executive Director Emeritus of the National Museum of Bermuda, Dr Edward Cecil Harris. A spokesperson said, “Dr Harris’ archaeological methodology revolutionised... Read more of this article
Church & NMB Partner On Scrapbook Project
As part of the Holy Trinity Church’s 400th anniversary celebrations, the historic church has partnered with National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] and Lyceum to launch the Holy Trinity Church Scrapbook project. Parents and uncles on the steps of grandmothers house next to the church. Contributor: Sharman Marcus A spokesperson said, “The aim of the... Read more of this article
NMB Free Virtual Lecture On Bermuda Stone
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is resuming its ‘Bermuda in the Atlantic World’ lecture series with a free virtual lecture on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 5:30 pm. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is continuing its Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series with a free virtual lecture on Wednesday, November... Read more of this article
New Jayde Gibbons Exhibit Opens At NMB
FAMILY [FAM, I Love You], a new exhibit by Jayde Gibbons, was officially opened by Governor Rena Lalgie at the National Museum of Bermuda, with approximately 150 guests present. A spokesperson said, “In the exhibit, Gibbons explores the enduring power of family and community bonds in the face of profound sorrow and bereavement in this new exhibit.... Read more of this article
NMB Hosting Artist Talks For Bermuda Art Month
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is hosting six Artist Talks as part of the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s inaugural Bermuda Art Month this month. A spokesperson said, “Meredith Andrews will be giving her Artist Talks on Friday, October 6 at 10:30am and Friday, October 20 at 10:30am. In her exhibit Homestead, currently showing in Commissioner’s... Read more of this article
Youth Photo Competition Offers Array Of Prizes
The Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition: Your Eyes on Bermuda is inviting students aged 7-18 to participate for a chance to win prizes including Iron Kids accounts, gift certificates, and a Canon DSLR camera, and the school with the most submissions [based on percentage] will receive a $1,500 gift certificate to AF Smith. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
