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National Museum of Saint Kitts

National Museum of Saint Kitts
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Former name
Treasury Building
Established2002
LocationBasseterre, Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Coordinates17°17′40.5″N 62°43′25.4″W / 17.294583°N 62.723722°W / 17.294583; -62.723722
Typemuseum

The National Museum of Saint Kitts is a museum in Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is run by the St. Christopher National Trust.

History

The current museum building was originally constructed as Treasury Building in 1894.[1] It was once used as the entry port from the nearby pier.[2] In 1996, the treasury moved to a new building.[3] In 2002, the museum was finally opened.[4]

Geology

The museum building once stood at the waterfront south of Saint Kitts Island facing the Basseterre Bay. Now the area south of the building has been reclaimed.[3]

Architecture

The museum spans over an area of 900 m2.[3]

Exhibitions

The museum showcases the culture and heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

See also

References

  1. ^ Planet, Lonely. "National Museum in Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis". Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. ^ Baker, Judith (1 October 2013). "Top 10 attractions in St Kitts". the Guardian. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "The National Museum". Historic St. Kitts. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  4. ^ "National Museum". Archived from the original on 17 March 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2018.


Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Saint_Kitts