Carriacou Museum, Hillsborough Travel Guide

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Discover Carriacou's rich history and vibrant culture at the Carriacou Museum, showcasing Amerindian artifacts, colonial relics, and African influences.

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The Carriacou Museum in Hillsborough offers a glimpse into the island's history, from Amerindian artifacts to colonial-era relics. Housed in a historic cotton ginnery, the museum showcases the island's heritage and traditions.

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FGMR+8X5, Paterson Street, Argyle, GD
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Check with the museum for current opening hours and any special events or exhibits.
Photography may be prohibited inside the museum.
Consider purchasing local arts and crafts from the gift shop to support the museum and local artisans.

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Getting There

Walking

The Carriacou Museum is located on Paterson Street in Hillsborough. From the Hillsborough Bus Terminal or the ferry dock, it is a short walk. Head north along the main road, then turn left onto Paterson Street. The museum will be on your left.
Public Transport

The #10, #11 and #12 mini-buses pass through Hillsborough. Ask the driver to be dropped off near Paterson Street. From there, it is a short walk to the museum. A typical single trip journey on a mini-bus costs EC$3.50.
Taxi

Taxis are readily available in Hillsborough. Ask the driver to take you to the Carriacou Museum on Paterson Street. Confirm the fare before beginning your ride, as taxi rates are regulated. Sample one-way taxi fares from Hillsborough: Harvey Vale / Tyrell Bay: EC$35, Lauriston Airport: EC$20, Windward: EC$35, Petite Carenage: EC$40.

Discover more about Carriacou Museum

The Carriacou Museum, located on Paterson Street in Hillsborough, is a treasure trove of the island's history and traditions. Founded in 1976, the museum has been in its current home, a restored cotton ginnery (the second oldest in the world), since 1989. The building itself is of historical interest, having ceased operating as a ginnery in 1979.The museum's extensive collection includes Amerindian and African artifacts, offering insights into the island's earliest inhabitants and cultural influences. Exhibits trace the early British and French occupation of the islands, along with displays dedicated to the African influence, such as the Big Drum tradition. Visitors can also view documents, furniture, glassware, and pottery from colonial times. A display upstairs is dedicated to local artist Canute Caliste.Ms. Clemencia Alexander, the Museum curator, may offer a guided tour of the Museum where you will find an extensive collection of Amerindian and African artifacts. Documents, furniture, glassware, and pottery from the colonial era are also displayed. Most of the artifacts were found on archaeological digs on the island. You will have the opportunity to closely examine and even handle some of the pieces.The museum also hosts field trips for school classes from Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. A gift shop offers historical prints, local arts and crafts, T-shirts, books about the island's culture, and music CDs of Carriacou festivals.