National Museum of Saint Kitts
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Former name | Treasury Building |
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| Established | 2002 |
| Location | Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Coordinates | 17°17′40.5″N 62°43′25.4″W / 17.294583°N 62.723722°W |
| Type | museum |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The museum spans over an area of 900 m2.[3]
Exhibitions
[edit]The museum showcases the culture and heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Planet, Lonely. "National Museum in Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis". Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ^ Baker, Judith (1 October 2013). "Top 10 attractions in St Kitts". the Guardian. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ^ a b c "The National Museum". Historic St. Kitts. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "National Museum". Archived from the original on 17 March 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
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