FEATURED EXHIBIT
The Sea Is History
On Through February 2026
Taking its title from Derek Walcott’s iconic poem, The Sea Is History explores the deep and enduring relationship between the Cayman Islands and the sea. The exhibition reflects on the sea as both a living archive and a defining presence in Caymanian life — a source of connection and isolation, sustenance and loss, memory and identity.
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Featuring historical and contemporary artefacts—some mysterious, others well-documented—retrieved from the sea or found along Cayman’s shores, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how the ocean continues to shape our past, present, and future.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Seafarer to Scientist: The story of three islands, their people and the Sea
Thursday, 8 January 2026 (6:00-8:30pm)
A relaxed storytelling session exploring Cayman’s deep connection to the sea. Kelly traces the Islands’ journey from discovery through hurricanes, the end of turtling, changing seafaring traditions, and the rise of marine protection—ending with how our seafaring heritage has evolved from Seafarers to Scientists, with the sea still at the heart of who we are.
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Register at: www.museum.ky/speakerseries
Our Mission Statement
Through our dynamic programmes, exhibits and collections, the National Museum is the living connection to Cayman's past; we ensure that future generations have the opportunity to experience our island's unique natural and cultural heritage.
Ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to experience our island's unique natural and cultural heritage.
