Museum of Belize, National museum in Fort George district, Belize City, Belize.
The Museum of Belize occupies a large brick building near the intersection of Queen and Eve Streets, featuring three main sections dedicated to national heritage.
Built between 1854 and 1857 during British colonial rule, this structure functioned as Her Majesty's Prison until 1993 before its transformation into a museum in 2002.
The museum displays artifacts spanning 3,000 years of Maya civilization, Victorian-era stamps, and exhibits representing different ethnic groups within the nation.
The entrance fee is 10 Belizean dollars, with operating hours from Tuesday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, excluding national holidays.
Visitors can explore an original prison cell and examine detailed exhibits about the 1961 Hurricane Hattie that impacted the country.
Location: Belize City
Inception: 2002
Official opening: 2002
GPS coordinates: 17.49805,-88.18348
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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