Museums & Heritage · Our pick in Barbados
Parliament & the National Heroes Gallery
Democracy since 1629
About Parliament & the National Heroes Gallery
The Parliament Buildings face National Heroes Square in the heart of Bridgetown. In the historic West Wing, the Museum of Parliament traces the development of democracy in Barbados from 1629 to the present, and the National Heroes Gallery tells the stories of the island’s national heroes, with interactive audio and video for all ages. Visit Barbados lists the museum as open on Monday and from Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, and on Saturday, 10am to 3pm.
Why it's on our list
- Democracy since 1629
- Museum of Parliament
- Interactive exhibits
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Parliament & the National Heroes Gallery before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Parliament & the National Heroes Gallery are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Carlisle Bay1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 5 min
- St. Lawrence Gap5.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Oistins8.5 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Sandy Lane8.5 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Holetown (Limegrove)10 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Harrison’s Cave11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Grantley Adams airport14 kmCar or taxi 31 min
- Bathsheba16 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- Speightstown17 kmCar or taxi 37 min