Admiral's House Museum
Admiral's House Museum
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN6,658 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Located at Nelson's Dockyard and included in the US$15 entrance fee to the Dockyard. It is a small but interesting museum displaying the history of the famous dockyard which was headquarters of the British Navy in the Caribbean in the 1700-1800s when Britain was trying to hold onto its American Colonies and when it was at war with France and Napolean. Well worth 20-30min when visiting the Dockyard.
Written 22 September 2023
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Big_Jeff_Leo
St Helens, UK22,606 contributions
Feb 2022
This small but well done museum was the former officers quarters in Nelsons Dockyard. You will find numerous aspects relating to naval history and naval life. There are models of ships, weapons, personal items. art work and even the carved ship figureheads. There is a small shop within the building to round it off.
Written 25 February 2022
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spedubec
Bologna, Italy5,573 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
This small two-storey museum is located within Nelson's Dockyard. One section is purely naval and a part is dedicated to Nelson's history and his passage on the island. Illustrative panels tell interesting details of Antigua's history.
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Written 5 December 2024
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John B
Toronto, Canada2,863 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
The Admiral's House is one of the nicest structures in the Nelson's Dockyard historical area and appropriately houses the museum. The displays are simple and contain some (but not too many) historical artifacts that do tell the story of the dockyards. It doesn't take much more than an hour to work your way through the two floors. Make sure to walk around the second floor wrap around balcony as it provides nice views towards the harbor. You'll also see the Pastry Shop tucked in behind the museum - drop in for a refreshment and a delicious snack.
Written 17 March 2014
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bigglesStrathaven
Glasgow, UK699 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
This has all the historical facts and features that were used by the British navy to defend Antigua during the 17 and 18 century from invaders.Muskets cannonballs cutlasses and many many more interesting items that transport you back to those heady days when Britain ruled the world.
Written 14 April 2020
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Jpegkent
Cranbrook, UK146 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
We spent a good hour or so wandering around this lovely house which is the museum about the dockyard. Very interesting picture of the life and times of the dockyard and the people in it.
Written 24 March 2019
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badrax
Fort Lauderdale, FL1,386 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
This was a small quick stop with just few Childrens activities and presented artifacts
Most impressive was the wall of trophies
Most impressive was the wall of trophies
Written 3 April 2021
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Steven W
United States57 contributions
Mar 2020
Been to a lot of museums and I have to say this is one of the better ones. The artifacts and displays that were here were plentiful and done with great care. Also fun to check out all the boats in the harbor.
Written 3 April 2020
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TopTraveller101
London, UK248 contributions
Dec 2019
If you're visiting Nelson's Dockyard (and if you're in this part of Antigua you certainly should) don't miss to pay a visit to the Admiral's House Museum. There's no extra charge for this and it gives an interesting insight into the dockyard's history.
Written 18 December 2019
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Brasil5
Roanoke, TX48 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Small but well done museum, worth your time to stroll through it. There is a lot of interesting information done in a simple easily understood manner. Our teenagers actually took the time to read and commented.
Written 1 January 2019
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Visiting Antigua on a cruise. How is transportation to the Museum & return?
Written 17 September 2018
For us it was part of a tour.
Written 18 September 2018
l'entrée de ce musé est-elle payante ?
Written 4 November 2015
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