#1 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ)
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~1.19 miles from Bermuda city center
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In 1926 The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo (BAMZ) was established by the Bermuda Government to enhance a growing tourism industry. Since that time the Aquarium has become a leader in environmental education and conservation. The efforts of two support agencies, the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) and the Atlantic Conservation Partnership (ACP) were critical to this evolution. BAMZ became a fully accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in 1993, winning four prestigious awards, and rapidly earning a reputation for excellence.
The shared mission of BAMZ, BZS and ACP is “to inspire appreciation and care of island environments.” We fulfil our mission through our animal habitat exhibits, which focus on species from oceanic islands, as well as related conservation, education and research programmes
Bermuda is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 700 miles east of the United States coast. BAMZ is located near the geographic centre of Bermuda in Flatts Village.
Bermuda Zoological Society
In 1978 came the formation of the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS). With a membership of 15% of all Bermuda residents, the BZS is one of the largest and most respected organizations in the community
Personal and corporate members, donors and volunteers are the heart of the BZS, offering generous support that enables us to fulfil our mission.
The goal of the BZS is to enhance the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo for the benefit of Bermuda, its residents and visitors. The Bermuda Government provides continuous support of the physical plant and operational needs, while the BZS, a not-for-profit organisation supports the development, education and research programmes at BAMZ, and organises special exhibits and activities for the community.
Join BZS to enjoy the benefits of membership, like year round complimentary admissions. For additional information see the Membership Page or call the Membership Coordinator directly at (441) 293-2727, ext. 121.
Atlantic Conservation Partnership
1994 saw the formation of Atlantic Conservation Partnership (ACP) . ACP is a U.S. 501(c )(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to furthering knowledge and conservation of island environments.
ACP is a member and donor supported organisation, providing a vital educational, conservation and cultural link between Bermuda and its neighbours, particularly the United States. We bring students and teachers together to inspire respect for nature, awareness of humankind’s impact on the Earth and support for environmental research.
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#2 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Shelly Bay
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~1.37 miles from Bermuda city center
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#3 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Palm Grove Garden in Devonshire
Bermuda
~1.54 miles from Bermuda city center
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#4 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda National Stadium
Bermuda
~1.54 miles from Bermuda city center
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Bermuda National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Devonshire Parish, Bermuda, just to the east of the capital, Hamilton. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 8,500. It is also occasionally used by Cricket teams for training. The stadium is used by the Bermuda Hogges of the United Soccer Leagues Second Division.
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#5 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda Arboretum
Bermuda
~1.72 miles from Bermuda city center
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A Garden for Those who are not Blessed with Sight’ is taken from The Bermuda Botanical Garden guide to the collection of plants, 1970. "Enclosed by a Bermuda stone wall, it was made in 1960 for the benefit of those unfortunate persons not blessed with sight. While it may appear a little unusual to those who can see, the idea on the designer's mind was the make the Garden easy for the sightless to use and enjoy. In the paths made of Bermuda stone chippings will be noticed a large cement stone at each path junction. This is to indicate a change of direction. The sightless person is soon able to pick his or her way round the garden by the aid of these stones. The raised beds on the eastern side are to enable the plants to be touched without the person having to stoop. Running water is an essential feature of a garden of this type, hence the small pool and fountain. The fountain centerpiece is a replica of one by Verrochio to be found in the Vatican Gardens, Rome. The choice of planting material used in this Garden is limited to plants which have a pleasant odor when handled or which have a pleasant texture. Most of the herbs such as sage, thyme, lavender, rosemary and many others have been used freely. The large tree in the center of the lawn is the Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) the natural source of camphor and a native of Formosa and China. Growing over the shelter in the north east corner is coralita, a slender but vigorous vine which bears masses of small pink flowers in summer. The Garden is bounded on the western and eastern sides by a hedge of the Martinique laurel (Murraya exotica), related to the citrus family. This attractive evergreen shrub bears fragrant white flowers which are followed by red berries. Its fragrance makes it an ideal choice as a hedge to this garden.
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#6 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Spittal Pond Nature Reserve
Bermuda
~1.83 miles from Bermuda city center
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#7 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
Bermuda
~1.92 miles from Bermuda city center
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#8 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Camden House
Bermuda
~2.00 miles from Bermuda city center
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Nestling in the grounds of the Bermuda Botanical Gardens, Camden is the official residence of Bermuda’s Premier. Note we say ‘official residence’; the Premier doesn’t actually live here and the home is mainly used for Bermuda Government functions.
Camden was constructed at the beginning of the 18th century and is more West Indian in style than typical Bermudian. The house is open between 12:00 and 14:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays (provided no official functions are scheduled) and free tours of the house are offered by the curator. The house is a treasure trove of antique furniture, much of it manufactured from Bermuda cedar. A magnificent staircase takes you up to the second floor past portraits of former Bermudian Premiers. Other things to look out for include the stunning Waterford crystal chandelier in the drawing room.
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#9 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda Botanical Gardens
Bermuda
~2.05 miles from Bermuda city center
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Facilities include, in a particularly serene area, a lovely Sensory Garden for the Blind, well worth sensing by the blind and disabled and also of great interest to those who help them professionally. The Librarian at Bermuda's Department of Environmental Protection, Botanical Gardens, 169 South Road, Paget Bermuda DV 04, phone 441-236-4201, fax 441 236-7582, kindly sent good information about the Sensory Garden, from which the following is extracted.
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#10 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute
Hamilton
~2.09 miles from Bermuda city center
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Thirty years ago, John F. Kennedy observed that although 70 percent of the earth is covered by water, mankind lavished more money, energy and time on studying the surface of the moon than on learning about the oceans of our own planet.
And sadly, despite enormous improvements in technology, we still focus more on the stars above than on the seas around us.
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute can be a pioneer in redressing that lunatic imbalance. By focusing on everything from marine biology to the technology of underwater exploration and deep-ocean ecology, by offering the public glimpses of all the wonders beneath the surface, the Institute will foster a greater appreciation and understanding of this last critical frontier.
We are now just beginning to realize how little we know about the sea. There are vast regions unexplored, secret species undiscovered, countless marvels unimagined.
As man takes bold steps into the future, the Institute will be there to record his progress for a waiting world.
Peter Benchley Signature
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#11 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Fort Hamilton
Hamilton
~2.24 miles from Bermuda city center
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Fort Hamilton, as the name suggests, sits high on a hill on the edge of Hamilton. It is actually kinda cool. The Fort is surrounded by a deep moat. The moat was never filled with water, but it would have made it very difficult for attacking forces to enter the main section of the fort. One of the cool parts of Fort Hamilton is walking around the fort at the bottom of the moat. Today the moat is overgrown with palms, bamboo, etc. The moat has become a mini-jungle surrounding the fort. Even if you only walk around the moat jungle, it is worth a visit to Fort Hamilton.
Below the outer wall of the moat is an underground tunnel which virtually surrounds the fort. On the surface, there is standard fort fare, canons, places to store shells, etc. From the highest point there is great view of Hamilton and the harbour. From here they would have been able to sight any hostile ships approaching.
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#12 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity (Bermuda Cathedral)
Warwick
~2.42 miles from Bermuda city center
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This is the mother church of the Anglican diocese in Bermuda. It became a cathedral in 1894 and was formally consecrated in 1911. The building features a reredos (ornamental partition), stained-glass windows, and ornate carvings. If you have the stamina, climb the 157 steps to the top of the tower for a panoramic view of the City of Hamilton and the harbor.
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#13 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Victoria Park
Warwick
~2.42 miles from Bermuda city center
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#14 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Devil's Hole Aquarium
Bermuda
~2.42 miles from Bermuda city center
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#15 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda City Hall
Warwick
~2.50 miles from Bermuda city center
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This large, whitewashed building on Church Street houses the offices of the Corporation of Hamilton. Designed by Bermudian architect Wilfred Onions and opened in 1960 it’s an attractive building, bearing no resemblance to the architectural monstrosities that sprung up in other parts of the world during this decade. A 91 foot tower is topped by a weathervane depicting Sir George Somers’ shipwrecked Sea Venture. Fountains outside the building showcase lifelike sculptures of children by the appropriately named Bermudian artist Desmond Fountain.
The building’s foyer houses an extensive stamp collection donated by Colin Benbow; a local historian, newspaper columnist and curator of the Bermuda Historical Society Museum. The foyer’s walls are adorned with portraits of mayors and a painting of Queen Elizabeth II. To the left of the foyer the City Hall Theatre hosts performances by local and international performers. A magnificent cedar staircase leads to the second floor and the Bermuda National Gallery and the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery.
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#16 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda National Gallery
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~2.50 miles from Bermuda city center
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Bermuda National Gallery’s Collection of 22 African pieces was purchased in 1996 by a cross-section of the Bermudian community, which included 15 Bermuda schools. The Collection centers on the African contribution, directly and derivatively, to our modern world. In addition, there are ten African pieces that have been gifted to the Gallery by an anonymous donor.
The Gallery’s Collection of African art is a celebration of African creativity, resilience, and the important place of beauty in everyday African life. The objects were made by African artists to celebrate persons, relationships, and values central to their own cultures. The African Collection enables us to understand more about the rich diversity of the African peoples who produced these figures, masks and royal regalia. The Collection speaks to us all, regardless of whether we are of African or some other heritage.
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#17 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda Society of Arts
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~2.50 miles from Bermuda city center
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The Bermuda Society of Arts is the oldest arts organisation on the Island. Originally known as the Society of Artists in Bermuda, it was formed in the early 1950's by 25 enthusiasts. Although only a few of the founder-members were artists, their work was of such a high standard that in time some of it became part of the collections of the Bermuda National Gallery, the Masterworks Foundation, the Premier's official residence, and even the Society itself.
Then, as now, the Society's mission has always been to further the cause of art and artists in Bermuda.
Among the goals enshrined in its Constitution are the stimulation and encouragement of artists to reach their highest potential; assisting them in the sale of their work; generally fostering interest and appreciation in art both locally and abroad; cultivating relationships with visiting artists, and acquiring works of art for its permanent contemporary collection.
In 1956, an Act of Parliament set a formal seal on the restructured organisation's existence, its Constitution and new name: The Bermuda Society of Arts.
Mission Statement and Aims
1. The Mission of the Bermuda Society of Arts is to become the primary resource to contemporary visual art in Bermuda.
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#18 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
John Smith Beach
Bermuda
~2.57 miles from Bermuda city center
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#19 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda National Library
Warwick
~2.61 miles from Bermuda city center
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The Bermuda National Library guarantees patron satisfaction through organization and dissemination of information in a professional, courteous and enthusiastic manner.
We are committed to conserve and preserve the history and culture of Bermuda for present and future generations.
We will provide for the current and potential educational and recreational needs of our diverse community.
We pledge to do this in a nurturing environment promoting mutual respect and ensuring positive growth, enjoyment and success for all.
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#20 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Par La Ville Park
Warwick
~2.61 miles from Bermuda city center
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#21 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda Historical Society Museum
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~2.61 miles from Bermuda city center
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This small museum is situated in Par-la-Ville; constructed in 1814 this Georgian-style building was formerly the home of Bermuda’s famous postmaster William Bennet Perot. Bermuda’s public library shares the same building. Perot’s garden is now a public space, Par-la-Ville Park.
Items on display include models of Sir George Somers’ shipwrecked Sea Venture and the two ships he built to replace it; Deliverance and Patience. Also featured are his sea chest and the lodestone used to magnetize his compass. The museum also has a collection of early Bermudian coins and silver, some fine antique cedar furniture, maps and portraits.
Ask Colin Benbow, the curator and former Member of Parliament, to show you the copy of the letter sent by George Washington asking for Bermuda’s help during the American Revolution. The museum also has a plaster-cast of the Spanish Rock found at Spittal Pond Nature Reserve.
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#22 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Paget Marsh and Nature Reserve
Hamilton
~2.65 miles from Bermuda city center
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#23 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Albuoy's Point Park
Warwick
~2.71 miles from Bermuda city center
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#24 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Admirality House
Spanish Point Road Hamilton
~3.07 miles from Bermuda city center
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As part of John of Dunscombes' estate in the early 1800s, this land became the property of the British military in 1816.
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#25 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Crystal Caves
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~3.11 miles from Bermuda city center
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The Crystal Caves are the most famous of many caves in Bermuda and are named after the crystal clear water that fills the caves. The clarity is so perfect that it is possible to see the cave floor, which at one point lies 55 feet below the water’s surface. Guided tours begin every 30 minutes and visitors will be relieved to know they enter the cave via an entrance carved into the rock (the guide will point out the hole the boys used) and down a series of steps. From here, visitors take a tour of the cave walking on a wooden pontoon constructed over the water.
The guide provides a running commentary on the history and geology of the cave. Visitors are shown formations that resemble the Manhattan Skyline, the face of Bob Marley and other familiar images. The cave is full of illuminated stalagmites and stalactites that have taken millions of years to form. Sometimes they join to form a single column from floor to ceiling.
In 2001, the Fantasy Cave was re-opened. It was discovered and opened to the public around the same time as the Crystal Cave but closed by the owners in the 1940’s. It includes a fossilised tree root protruding from the cave’s roof. Combination tickets for both caves are available.
Café Ole, located at the caves, serves light meals, snacks and drinks and the attraction also has a gift shop.
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#26 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Bermuda Perfumery
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~3.17 miles from Bermuda city center
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The Bermuda Perfumery was founded in 1928 by William Blackburn (W.B.) Smith and his daughter Madeline Scott. With the assistance of Eminent French Perfumers, Easter Lily Perfume was first produced experimentally in a small wooden building in Bailey's Bay. The family gradually acquired the surrounding properties to a total of six acres, which is immense to Bermuda standards. New fragrances were added, such as Sweet Pea, Eve, Gardenia and Jonquil. Most were successful but not all. Jonquil was judged to be too sweet and heavy by the public and was dropped.
Bermuda and the Perfumery prospered, even during World War II. The Island was essentially insulated from the cataclysms that were shaking the rest of the world and there were enough visitors to sustain the Perfumery. The pace of life in Bailey's Bay was still determined by the clip-clop of the horses as the carriages moved, leisurely, over the powdery white coral roadways.
The war finally ended and tourism took off in Bermuda. The Perfumery was now an attraction, and, the carriage drivers started bringing visitors in large numbers- no doubt prompted by the silver theepence per load which W.B. cheerfully gave them. The gardens were coming into their own and traditions were being established. One was the decoration, in its entirety, of the screen at Holy Trinity Church with Easter Lilies from The Perfumery on Good Friday. Another was the sending of Easter lilies to the Queen Mother.
In 2004, the Brackstone family acquired the Bermuda Perfumery and moved its operations to historic Stewart Hall in St. George's in the heart of UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The same traditions and methods of perfume making are still pursued to this day with the guidance and assistance of Mr. David Botello, the Perfumery's perfumer for the past 43 years. Each bottle continues to be filled individually by hand by our dedicated staff. Everybody at the Perfumery is very proud of our perfumes and is dedicated to manufacture the highest quality perfumes with the best quality ingredients from around the world.
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#27 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Blue Hole Park
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~3.25 miles from Bermuda city center
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Blue Hole Park is a 12 acre nature reserve located just off Blue Hole Hill before the Causeway and opposite the Grotto Bay Beach Resort hotel. The park has adequate parking and restrooms.
A clearly identifiable trail ensures trouble-free navigation of the park. Several points of interest off the main artery are clearly marked. A former mangrove pond, used as a garbage dump until the 1970’s, has been restored by the Bermuda Audubon Society to a wetland habitat. They also built an observation post where you can inconspicuously watch the bird life which the park attracts. Visitors can also marvel in the fairytale setting of the Blue Grotto. Stand on the wooden platform and lose yourself staring into the deep blue waters that fill this sunken cave. A limestone cavern, Causeway Cave, is immersed in lush sub-tropical vegetation.
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#28 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Elbow Beach
Bermuda
~3.55 miles from Bermuda city center
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An idyllic creation of luxury resort hotel and secluded cottages dotted amidst 50 acres of landscaped gardens. We are situated just five minutes from Hamilton, Bermuda’s charming capital, and offer a range of high-class leisure facilities. Relax surrounded by beauty on our private beach dusted with pink sand and lapped by turquoise sea.
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#29 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Ferry Point Magazine
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~3.78 miles from Bermuda city center
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#30 of 30 Things To Do in Bermuda
Martello Tower
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~3.78 miles from Bermuda city center
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