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Grundy Youth Photography Competition Winners
[Updated] On Thursday, December 5, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] hosted The Grundy Youth Photography Competition’s seventh Prize Giving and Exhibition Opening at Commissioner’s House. A spokesperson said, “A crowd of over 80 people including students, families, teachers, sponsors, and judges gathered to celebrate Bermuda’s young photographers... Read more of this article
NMB Press Launches New Book In London
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] Press recently launched Bermuda Sentinel: The Royal Naval Base 1795–1950 by historian Jonathan Coad aboard the historic HMS Wellington in London during an event hosted by the Friends of NMB [UK]. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda Press launched its latest book aboard the historic HMS Wellington,... Read more of this article
NMB Launches Grundy Photo Competition
The National Museum of Bermuda is inviting students ages 7–18 to enter the seventh annual Grundy Youth Photography Competition, “Through Your Eyes on Bermuda: Our Island Roots,” with winning entries to be exhibited at Commissioner’s House and top prizes including a Canon DSLR camera kit and school award. A spokesperson said, “The National... Read more of this article
NMB To Host Free Virtual Lecture On October 2
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is continuing its free Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series with a virtual lecture on Thursday, October 2 at 5:30 PM AT via Zoom. A spokesperson said, “Higglers, Hucksters and Pedlars: Informal Trade at Dockyard will be presented by Dr. Neil Kennedy. Dr. Kennedy, Associate Professor of History at Memorial... Read more of this article
Column: Strong On National Museum, Past & More
[Column written by Elena Strong] Museums do more than preserve artefacts. They are powerful centres for learning, keepers of memory, and knowledge generators and sharers. They are also critical in shaping identity, strengthening communities and are places that spark the imagination. In times of uncertainty, people turn to stories, spaces, and shared... Read more of this article
Photos: Casemates Barracks Roof Wetting
The National Museum of Bermuda celebrated the completion of extensive restoration works at Casemates Barracks with a roof wetting ceremony. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] marked a significant milestone on Thursday, April 24, with the roof wetting ceremony of the Casemates Barracks. The event, attended by distinguished... Read more of this article
National Museum Seeks Community Input
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is seeking community input through a survey to improve how it shares Bermuda’s history and heritage. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is inviting community members, visitors, and supporters to share their thoughts on how the museum can better serve its audiences. As part of a survey... Read more of this article
NMB Calls For Submissions On Women’s History
The National Museum of Bermuda announced a call for papers for a Special Issue of the Bermuda Journal of Archaeology and Maritime History, dedicated to “exploring the diverse and impactful history of women in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Scholars and graduate students are invited to contribute original research and essays that... Read more of this article
Lecture: Bermuda’s 17th-Century Textile Legacy
The National Museum of Bermuda is continuing its free Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series with a virtual lecture on Thursday, March 27 at 5:30pm via Zoom. A spokesperson said, “Early Bermuda Indigo Resist Textiles: Unraveling Bermuda’s 17th-Century Textile Legacy will be presented by Lori Lee Triplett, a textile historian and researcher.... Read more of this article
Anti-Slavery Tour & Museum Visit On March 29
The African Bermudian Dispersion Cultural Tour will host an Anti-Enslavement tour and museum visit on March 29 in recognition of the UN Remembrance Day and Caricom’s Repair Campaign. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of the United Nations International Remembrance day of Enslavement and Transatlantic Enslavement which is held every year on... Read more of this article
Conference To Mark 75th Anniversary
The National Museum of Bermuda and Naval Dockyards Society have partnered to host a special conference marking the 75th anniversary of the closure of the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “This commemorative event will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the National Museum of Bermuda, Royal Naval Dockyard. “For over... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: NMB Hosts Community Day
The National Museum of Bermuda’s Community Day, held on Sunday and sponsored by RenaissanceRe and Butterfield, featured interactive activities, cultural performances, and expert talks, drawing visitors of all ages to explore Bermuda’s history and heritage. Related Stories Photos, Video & 360: NMB... Read more of this article
