Introduction to the Barbados Museum: The Barbados Museum (Barbados Museum) was formerly a British Detention Barracks. Many of the museum’s exhibition halls are located in restored cells. It records the evolution of the island from the 16th century to the present. History, featuring excellent natural history galleries, historical maps, works of art, as well as a shop and courtyard café. Not only that, there is a live theater performance titled "1627 and all that" in the museum's courtyard.