Christ Church Museums and Art Galleries

(Christ Church, Barbados)

Christ Church doesn't have as many museums or art galleries as its neighbour, Bridgetown. However, it only takes a few minutes by car to get back and forth between the two, so it's easy to stay in Christ Church while visiting the Barbados Museum and Wildey House by day.

Visitors should note that Christ Church is where you will discover the interactive aviation exhibits at the Concorde Experience, where there are ample opportunities for you to learn all about this iconic passenger plane. The parish also has Kirby Gallery, a great resource for local arts-related activities and one of the most vibrant galleries on the island.

Barbados Concorde Experience

Address: Barbados-Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), Tom Adams Highway, Christ Church, Barbados
Tel: +1 246 720 7738
Located within a hangar at the Barbados-Grantley Adams International Airport, this is an exciting aviation museum and attraction that allows you to actually board a decommissioned British Airways Concorde G-BOAE plane. Often suiting those with flight delays or families looking for something to do on a rainy day, the Barbados Concorde Experience features themed zones, which include movie documentaries, a departures lounge, security checks, engineering, an observation deck and a flight school, with a flight simulator that actually puts you in the cockpit of this supersonic jet. This is a great stop for families and aviation enthusiasts, although many find it a little on the expensive side.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge

Barbados Museum

Address: St. Ann's Garrison, Bridgetown, Barbados
Tel: +1 246 427 0201
Technically not in Christ Church, this museum is a few minutes' drive to the west in Bridgetown. It is, however, the most important museum on the entire island, with enlightening exhibits that cover the human and natural history of Barbados. The building itself was a prison in colonial days and now features a children's gallery, treasures from the Amerindians, information about the island's coral structure, authentic 18th-century furnishings from a plantation house, a large collection of historic island maps and a reference library.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 14:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Wildey House

Address: Wildey, Barbados
Tel: +1 246 424 2074
This is another important attraction wedged between Christ Church and Bridgetown, and it's well worth a visit regardless of where you are staying. Wildey House is a heritage mansion with exhibits showcasing colonial furnishings. The grounds feature a re-enactment of old Barbados, with stables, a carriage house and slave quarters.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Kirby Gallery

Address: The Courtyard, Hastings, Christ Church, Barbados
Tel: +1 246 430 3032
This is the main art gallery in Christ Church, and boasts an exceptional collection. The paintings and sculptures on display are all by local or Caribbean artists, and they make great souvenirs or gifts. Both original paintings and limited-edition prints are available for purchase, as well as some silk-screen prints (serigraphs) and sculptures. This is also the best place to enquire about the goings-on of the local arts community, and each month, the works of different local artists are showcased. Open nights are a particular highlight.
Open hours: 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00 Saturday
Admission: free