Barbados in a Nutshell - 2022 - EBook

Admission: Adults BB$20 • Children under 12 - BB$10 Open Mon–Sat 9am to 5pm Tel: (246) 227 8148 Spry Street, Bridgetown info@exchangemuseum.com exchangemuseum.bb The Exchange Interactive Centre “A Place of Mystery and Discovery.” Housed within a beautifully restored 18th-century building, the Exchange Museum is Barbados’ newest and largest interactive centre located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison. Its first floor explores the unique characteristics of currencies across the globe, gives insights into the history of Bridgetown and its commerce and celebrates the journey of the Central Bank of Barbados from inception to the present day. Its second floor gives a glimpse inside a classroom from the 1750s and showcases the games of yesteryear. Neighbouring this exhibition is one that dispels the myth of Freemasonry and unveils the secret society that is ingrained in Barbadian history. Walking guided tours to Bridgetown are available upon request. 23 Activities