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Review:
The National Museum of St. Kitts and Nevis is located in the former Treasury Building. The building used to be located on the Basseterre Bay front, on what is now the land between Basseterre and Port Zante, which has been reclaimed and is now the new gateway into Basseterre, where cruise ships dock today. This venerable old building made from hand-hewn volcanic limestone was built in 1894 and is a great place to learn more about St. Kitts' history, culture, and colonial past. There are three galleries with exhibits that tell the story of the country's heritage, its indigenous inhabitants, sugar plantations, slavery, the rum trade, carnival customs, rebellion and, finally, independence. There are some very colorful traditional costumes on display.
Bay Rd, Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis, Phone: +1 869-465-5584
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