Visiting
The Parliament Museum is open to all citizens of Barbados and overseas
visitors.
The Museum is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Guided tours are conducted subject to availability. Tickets may be purchased
at reception.
Barbadian students with ID have free admission to the
Museum.
Persons can attend debates, tour the buildings and see the Clock
Tower.
Attendance at debates is subject to
the approval of the Clerk of Parliament and the Speaker of the House.
Visitation Policies
Parking Policy:
Absolutely NO parking
is allowed in the Parliament courtyard. Visitors are required to make
appropriate parking arrangements. Groups arriving by tour buses can be
dropped off and picked up at the South gate.
Staff:
Staff has free admittance and family members accompanied by
these individuals enter at no charge.
Members of Parliament and
Diplomats:
Members of Parliament and Diplomats accompanying their guests
enter free of charge.
Photography & Video:
We ask visitors not to take any kind of photographs in the galleries.
Copyright issues and other regulations prevent us from being able to grant
permission.
Food & Beverages:
Food, beverages, and chewing gum are
not allowed in the galleries.
Care of Artwork:
Special care must be taken to preserve the artwork and maintain the
presentation of each exhibition. Visitors are not allowed to touch the
artwork or display cases, stand or sit on platforms, or get too close to the
art. As you move throughout the galleries please be careful not to damage
walls or platforms with strollers, wheelchairs and walkers.
Cell Phones:
In the interest of maintaining a pleasant
environment for all of our guests, visitors are asked to place cell phones
on silent mode or turn them off while in the galleries. If an important
phone call is received, please leave the galleries to have your
conversation.
Pets:
No pets will be allowed
in the building.
Shirt and Shoes:
Visitors
are required to wear a shirt and shoes at all times while in the building.
No beachwear is allowed.
Dangerous weapons:
Firearms or dangerous weapons of any kind permitted on the premises.
Tobacco:
Smoking is prohibited on the premises.
Inappropriate Conduct:
At no time will individuals engage in any activity that is dangerous to other visitors, staff or artwork.
Children:
Pupils in uniform with teachers gain free access to the museum. University of the West Indies, Barbados Community College, the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic and foreign students with the institution’s identification are also admitted free. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Museum policy requires that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at all times.
Visitors with Disabilities:
Persons with disabilities are charged half price. An intensive study of the accessibility of the buildings and exhibitions has been undertaken and we are firmly committed to finding solutions to the challenges presented by these historic buildings and to removing such barriers that may hinder our disabled visitors. To this end we welcome all persons and we intend to continue to develop public programs and publications for the widest possible audience.
Group Tours:
Guided Tours will be provided for groups upon advance request only; bookings by schools should be done at least two weeks in advance and tour companies, forty-eight hours. However, late bookings may be approved at the discretion of the Facilities Coordinator. A maximum of 25 and a minimum of 5 persons are considered a group. A group comprising of 25 individuals are eligible for a special rate. Please call (246) 310-5400 or (246) 310-5401.
Failure to Comply:
If anyone refuses to comply with the established policies, that person will be asked to leave the museum. If the individual refuses to leave, they will be removed by security personnel.
* Parliament reserve the right to change these policies at any time without notice.
