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NMB To Host Event To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The National Museum of Bermuda is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a fundraising party on October 5, 2024, supporting its educational and preservation efforts. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is turning 50 this year! To celebrate this milestone, they are hosting a party on Saturday, October 5: “NMB’s... Read more of this article
NMB Working On New Book On Dockyard History
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] Press is currently working on a new publication, Bermuda Sentinel: The Royal Naval Base 1795–1950, by naval dockyard historian Jonathan Coad. A spokesperson said, “The book traces the development of the Bermuda Dockyard from its initial establishment as a group of wooden buildings into its fully-realised... Read more of this article
NMB Releases ‘Freedom Narratives’ Guide
The National Museum of Bermuda has published a new Teacher’s Resource Guide: Freedom Narratives of Enslaved Bermudians Mary Prince and Benjamin Benson. A spokesperson said, ” This comprehensive guide is part of NMB’s ongoing Teacher Professional Development programme [TPD]. It is designed to support the current local social studies curriculum... Read more of this article
Archaeological Materials Returned To Bermuda
Thirty-six boxes of 17th century archaeological material have returned to Bermuda after study at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. A spokesperson said, “The returned materials include archaeological finds and records relating to the First Forts Project, undertaken between 1993 and 2003 by the Department of Anthropology at the College of... Read more of this article
Photos: NMB Launches Azorean Art Exhibit
The National Museum of Bermuda launched a new exhibition, “Alternative Voices: A Perspective on Contemporary Art from the Azores,” featuring works by Azorean artists and celebrating the 175th anniversary of Portuguese immigration to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “On the evening of Thursday, June 6, 2024, a new temporary exhibition... Read more of this article
Minister Darrell Attends NMB’s Exhibition
Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell attended the National Museum of Bermuda’s Alternative Voices Exhibition. Minister Darrell said, “I am delighted to be here this evening to celebrate a commemorative exhibition as part of celebrations of the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants. I congratulate... Read more of this article
NMB: Meet The Artists And Make Art On June 8
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will host the ‘Meet the Artists and Make Art’ event on Saturday, June 8 with three visiting Azorean contemporary artists. A spokesperson said, “Meet the Artists and Make Art! at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] on Saturday, June 8, from 12-2pm with three visiting Azorean contemporary artists.... Read more of this article
NMB Launches ‘Museum Memories’ Project
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is celebrating 50 years as a museum this year, and as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, they have launched a new community crowd-sourced project, “Museum Memories”. A spokesperson said, “Through the project, the Museum aims to collect and share community memories of the historic Keep Fort through... Read more of this article
NMB Free Lecture: Britain’s Convicts In Bermuda
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will present a free virtual lecture on May 9, 2024, featuring Dr. Anna McKay, discussing Britain’s convicts in Bermuda from 1824 to 1863. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is continuing its free Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series with a virtual lecture on May 9, 2024... Read more of this article
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
