FEATURED EXHIBIT
The Sea Is History
Opening 16 October 2025
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
Museum Anniversary
& Christmas Market
Saturday, 22 November 2025 (5:00-8:00pm)
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, 22 November from 5–8pm as we celebrate the National Museum’s Anniversary with our annual Christmas Market on the Waterfront!
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This much-loved event brings together the spirit of the season with Cayman’s rich cultural heritage. Shop local this Christmas and find one-of-a-kind gifts from Caymanian artisans and vendors. Enjoy traditional Caymanian food, live entertainment, and festive fun for the whole family — all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Waterfront.
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Sign up as a vendor: www.museum.ky/anniversary
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.
