Housed in the former British Military Prison, the Barbados Museum is an excellent place to go to catch up on the history of the island though you’ll have the place to yourself. The exhibits start from the time the coral island first appeared, briefly cover the history of the indigenous people of Barbados, the arrival of Europeans and African slaves and the culture of the island during the colonial period, the emancipation of slaves, independence from the British, and more recent history. There is an interactive children’s section that the young ones will enjoy. A small concession serves cold drinks.