No matter where you travel in Bermuda you are never too far from a museum. The island’s rich history is recorded in museums from St. George’s through the City of Hamilton and on to Somerset and Dockyard, highlighting everything from art, china, maps, paintings, carriages, stamps, maritime and underwater objects that highlight Bermuda’s turbulent seafaring days.

Between 1885 and 1900, artists began to discover Bermuda's inspiring scenery, using the islands' vibrant hues in their color palette. Winslow Homer arrived in 1899 to paint the local scenery using watercolors to capture the islands' luminous beauty. Following his Buffalo Exhibition of 1901, which included his Bermuda inspired work, many other artists began to travel to Bermuda, laying the foundation for the diverse art community that exists today. Other influential artists made the island of Bermuda their motif also, including Georgia O’Keeffe. Some of Homer’s and O’Keeffe’s works are exhibited at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art.

Explore Bermuda’s art museums and you will discover not only a rich history of art but art that tells of an equally rich history. From 17th century decorative arts and furniture and European masters to impressions of the Island by world-renowned artists and contemporary Bermudian works, with changing programmes of local and international exhibitions.

Today there seems to be a revival of the visual arts in Bermuda, not only among artists who visit the islands, but also among those who make it their home. Bermuda’s emerging arts scene is highlighted every two years by the Bermuda National Gallery’s Bacardi Limited Biennial, which is considered the most significant exhibition in the calendar for Bermuda artists. The Bermuda National Gallery features historic European paintings, temporary exhibitions, art education and appreciation and entertainment.

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute focused on the understanding, appreciation and the knowledge of the ocean for the protection and preservation of the marine environment. The exhibits at BUEI of the underwater world that surrounds Bermuda is unprecedented. Explore Bermuda's underwater treasures without getting wet!

The Bermuda National Trust is a key player in the preservation of historic buildings, artifacts, and important gardens, parks and nature reserves. They offer guided tours as well as information to self-explore.

The Maritime Museum is another notable venue steeped in maritime history and a wealth of information in the Royal Naval Dockyard at the west end of the island.