A Bahamian treasure, the Pirates of Nassau Museum provides an intriguing look into the so-called Golden Age of Piracy. The one-time heart of piracy, Nassau provided the perfect harbor for pirates to employ their hit and run tactics upon unsuspecting merchant ships sailing through nearby shipping lanes. This interactive museum takes visitors on an exciting journey back to the 1700s when rogues such as the infamous Black Beard made Nassau their island hideaway. Guests of the museum become stowaways aboard a replica pirate ship and learn what life was like at sea, visit Nassau's former shanty town, find out how infamous pirates met their end, and see astonishing artifacts left over from the Golden Age. After learning about the true pirates of the Caribbean, visitors can browse for treasures at the gift shop or stop in for a taste of Pirate Punch at the famed Marlborough Arms Pirate Pub.
The Pirates of Nassau Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to noon. Admission is US$6 for children ages 4-17 and US$12 for adults. For more information: 242-356-3759
