The Museum of the City of Port of Spain, Historical museum at Fort San Andrés in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
The Museum of the City of Port of Spain exhibits numerous artifacts, photographs, and documents illustrating the development of the capital through different periods.
The museum occupies Fort San Andrés, a former colonial defense structure that protected the South Quay area during the eighteenth century.
The collection includes traditional items, urban development plans, and architectural elements that demonstrate the evolution of Port of Spain's social landscape.
Located on South Quay, the museum maintains regular opening hours from Tuesday to Saturday and offers guided tours in English for individual visitors.
The permanent exhibition contains original maps and engineering drawings that detail the transformation of Port of Spain from a fishing village into a capital.
Location: Port of Spain
Address: South Quay Port of Spain Port of Spain
Phone: +18686235941
Website: http://nmag.gov.tt/content/museum-city-port-spain
GPS coordinates: 10.64795,-61.50979
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:55
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