Bahamian Culture on Nassau Paradise Island

Things to see and do — Bahamian style!

Long before the first tourist stepped foot on its golden sands, The Bahamas was the ultimate playground for pirates, explorers, armies and entrepreneurs, whose influences today can still be found throughout the islands.

The native Bahamian people have a history all their own, woven into a colorful tapestry that blankets the islands in sunny warmth. Take a short break from the beach and discover Nassau Paradise Island’s wealth of cultural offerings. We promise you won’t be disappointed.

Fun Things for Cultural Buffs

bahamas historical museum

Dig through our storied past with a collection of anthropological and archaeological artifacts, spanning more than 500 years of Bahamian history.

Educulture Junkanoo Museum

Have a conversation with a real Junkanoo queen and try your hand at making masks and dancing to traditional music at the Prince George Wharf.

National Art Gallery of the Bahamas

Showcasing and preserving Bahamian Art and Culture.

Rawson Square

Start a cultural walking tour at the crossroads of downtown Nassau. See the pink buldings of Parliament, Supreme Court and beautiful gardens.

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Christ Church Cathedral
Built in 1670, making it the first church built in the Bahamas.
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Queen’s Staircase
Climb the 65 steps to visit Fort Fincastle and the Water Tower.
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Parliament & Supreme Court
All roads lead to the big 19th-century pink buildings.
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Doongalik Studios Art Gallery
Exhibition gallery showcasing the work of over 70 local artists.
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