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Moving the National Collection
Relocating artefacts to the new museum support facility. While we may have been quieter than usual in recent weeks, we've been hard at...
Cayman Islands National Museum
7 days ago3 min read
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Meet the Team: Megan Arch (Collections Manager)
You studied Art Gallery and Museum Studies and Fine Art Critical Practice—how do those two fields complement each other in your work ? My...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Mar 314 min read
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Museum Logbook Series #2
Exploring Our Past: A Look Back at the Museum’s Early Years As we continue to celebrate and preserve Cayman’s heritage, we’re diving into...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Mar 263 min read
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Meet the Team: Rebecca Moore (Visitor Services & Retail Officer)
What’s a typical day like for you at the Museum? A typical day at the museum involves welcoming visitors, answering questions, and...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Feb 272 min read
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"Poincianas Are Red": Iain MacRae’s Powerful Reflection on Cayman’s Future
Iain Macrae Poincianas Are Red (2024) is a compelling work by Iain MacRae, created for his second solo exhibition in Grand Cayman, ...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Feb 272 min read
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The Mystery of the Turtle Wreck: Cayman’s Sunken Past
Olive Jar & Musket at the Turtle Wreck site. Beneath the tranquil waters of the Cayman Islands, history whispers through the remains of...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Feb 193 min read
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Museum Logbook Series #1
Exploring Our Past: A Look Back at the Museum’s Early Years As we continue to celebrate and preserve Cayman’s heritage, we’re diving into...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Feb 112 min read
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Meet the Team: Deborah Maynard (Visitor Services & Retail Officer)
What’s a typical day like at the Museum? A typical day at the museum is always dynamic and engaging! I start by preparing the exhibits...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Jan 312 min read
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Historic Sextant, Almanac and Spyglass Donated to Cayman Islands National Museum
[l-r] Ryan Kenneth Henning, Dr. Veerle Poupeye, Mark Bothwell, Loxley Banks, Dalkeith Bothwell, Irma Alicia Henning, Susan Arch-Parsons,...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Jan 232 min read
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The Ira Thompson Collection
Perhaps Mr. Ira’s most lasting contribution is what many people once thought of as “junk.” Goat skin drum from the Ira Thompson...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Jan 172 min read
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Meet the Team - Brian Watler Jr. (Marketing, Events & Design Coordinator)
How long have you been working at this museum, and what brought you here initially? I’ve been working at the National Museum officially...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Jan 63 min read
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Meet the Team - Doss Solomon (Operations Manager)
Mr. Doss Solomon (Operations Manager) How long have you been working at the National Museum, and what brought you here initially? I’ve...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Dec 10, 20246 min read
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Discovering Cayman’s Story Anew:The National Museum’s Bold Rebrand
The Cayman Islands National Museum (CINM) has long been a cornerstone of Caymanian heritage, playing a pivotal role in preserving and...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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Cayman Islands National Museum Celebrates 34th Anniversary with Lease Renewal of Historic Old Courts Building
Dr. Veerle Poupeye and Hon. Isaac Rankine mark the renewal of the National Museum's lease with the traditional symbolic peppercorn lease:...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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A Wholesome Celebration at the Looky Ya! Anniversary Christmas Market
A bustling scene at the National Museum’s Christmas Market, where holiday spirit and community come together. The Cayman Islands National...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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The National Museum Says Thank You to Past Chair Craig Merren, OLY
At the thank-you luncheon for former Museum Chairman; L-R: Susan Arch-Parsons (Acting Chair); Lidka Scott (Senior Partner, FINCOR);...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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National Museum Relaunches Membership Scheme
Natural History Gallery at the National Museum. The Cayman Islands National Museum is excited to relaunch its membership scheme,...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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Your Saturday, Your Museum!
Students exploring the timeline in the Cultural History gallery at the National Museum. The Cayman Islands National Museum is excited to...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Meet the Director - Dr. Veerle Poupeye
We’re excited to introduce our new Museum Director, Dr. Veerle Poupeye! To help you get to know the person behind the role, we sat down...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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Cayman Islands National Museum Announces Dr. Veerle Poupeye as New Director
[l-r] Museum Board Member Terri Merren; Deputy Board Chair Susan Arch-Parsons; Board Member Sharon Hinds; Museum Director Dr. Veerle...
Cayman Islands National Museum
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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