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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
NMB: Latest Journal Volume Now Available
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] Press has unveiled Volume 22 of the Bermuda Journal of Archaeology and Maritime History [BJAMH]. A spokesperson said, “This latest edition is now available for purchase [PDF format] and download on the Museum’s website: www.nmb.bm/shop. The journal features a compelling assortment of five articles contributed... Read more of this article
NMB: “John Lyman’s The Old Bermudas” Book
On Tuesday [May 30], the National Museum of Bermuda Press launched its newest book, John Lyman’s The Old Bermudas: A Study of Bermuda’s Vernacular Architecture to a gathering of Museum friends and contributors. A spokesperson said, “Edited by Linda Abend, Edward Harris and Duncan McDowell, the book tells how, in the early 1900s, Canadian... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: NMB Community Day
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] held a Community Day today [March 26], with the event, sponsored by BF&M, offering free admission and a variety of activities. A spokesperson previously said, “Lisa Wingood will teach a yoga-inspired breathing and movement class open to all ages and abilities. Bermudian artist Ronnie Chameau will teach palmetto... Read more of this article
Delegates Attend Caribbean Museum Conference
The Museum Association of the Caribbean [MAC] recently held their 2023 Annual Conference in Nassau, Bahamas and 150 delegates from the cultural and museum sector attended, including three delegates from Bermuda: Executive Director of the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] and newly elected Co-President of MAC, Elena Strong, NMB Education Consultant Lisa... Read more of this article
NMB To Host Free Community Day On March 26
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be hosting a free Community Day on Sunday, 26 March, 2023. A spokesperson said, “This is a new date as the original day was postponed due to bad weather. There will be food vendors and door prizes, and a multitude of free activities for all ages. Sponsored by BF&M, admission to the Museum for the... Read more of this article
Anti-Slavery Tour & Museum Visit On March 19
The African Bermudian Dispersion Cultural Tour is holding an Anti-Slavery tour and visiting the National Museum of Bermuda on Sunday, March 19th. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of The United Nations, International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade which is held every year on March 25th, the African... Read more of this article
NMB Launches Ambassador Programme
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] has launched a new education programme for adult lifelong learners: the NMB Ambassador programme. A spokesperson said, “Free of charge and open to anyone living in Bermuda, the programme will consist of four interactive, in-person workshops [in March and April 2023] at the Museum. The programme will explore the... Read more of this article
NMB Postpones Community Day Due To Weather
Due to inclement weather, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is postponing their Community Day, originally scheduled for Sunday, February 26. A spokesperson said, “The Museum team is working on setting a new date in March and will be providing that information to the public soon. If you have questions, you can call the NMB offices on weekdays,... Read more of this article
NMB To Host Free Community Day On Feb 26
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be hosting a free Community Day on Sunday, February 26. A spokesperson said, “There will be food vendors and door prizes and a multitude of free activities for all ages. Sponsored by BF&M, this Community Day is part of Free for February which gives all residents free admission to the Museum during the... Read more of this article
BF&M Sponsors Free For February At NMB
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is opening its doors for free to all Bermuda residents during the month of February — the tenth year of this community programme – and this year, like last, Free for February is generously sponsored by BF&M. Abigail Clifford, President and CEO of BF&M Limited, shared: “We are very proud to... Read more of this article
