Step inside the island's finest cultural repository and trace 500 years of extraordinary history — from Portuguese discovery to Napoleon Bonaparte's final exile — in intimate, expertly curated galleries right in the heart of Jamestown.
What to expect
Beautifully housed in a historic Jamestown building, the museum displays Napoleon's personal effects, East India Company artefacts, endemic natural history specimens and the remarkable story of the island's freed slave community. Curators are on hand and eager to share stories beyond the labels. The Napoleon collection alone — including items from Longwood House — is of international significance. A visit pairs perfectly with the short walk to Saint James' Anglican Church, one of the oldest Anglican churches in the Southern Hemisphere.
Good to know
The museum is a short stroll from the pier along Jamestown's main street. Opening hours typically align with ship days — confirm with the museum directly ahead of arrival. A private guide session should be arranged in advance by email.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Jamestown — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.