ICOM Barbados

18/05/2026

In celebration of International Museum Day 2026, hear a special message from Dr. Natalie McGuire, Chairperson of ICOM Barbados, as we reflect on the important role museums play in preserving heritage, fostering dialogue, and strengthening communities. 🌍🏛️✨

Today, we celebrate the work of museums and museum professionals across Barbados and beyond as we continue to inspire learning, connection, and cultural understanding for generations to come.

19/03/2026

We’re at the UWI Job Fair!

ICOM Barbados is here meeting students, sharing what we do, and highlighting pathways into the museum and heritage field. Come chat with us and learn more.

08/03/2026

01/01/2026

On behalf of the Executive Committee and members of ICOM Barbados, we extend our best wishes for a successful and fulfilling 2026. May this year bring new opportunities, meaningful connections, and continued progress in all that we do.✨

25/12/2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings from ICOM Barbados! 🎄

On behalf of the Executive Committee and Members of ICOM Barbados, we wish you a joyful Christmas filled with peace, gratitude, and togetherness. ✨

As we celebrate this season, we also extend thanks to our all museum colleagues, partners, and supporters for their continued dedication to preserving and sharing our heritage.

Warmest wishes for a bright and inspiring New Year ahead.

11/12/2025

ICOM Barbados Executive Committee Announcement (2026–2029!

ICOM Barbados is pleased to announce the newly elected Executive Committee for the 2026–2029 term, following our elections held at the Annual General Meeting on December 4th!

Executive Committee
▪️Chairperson – Dr. Natalie McGuire, Barbados Museum & Historical Society

▪️Vice Chairperson – Ms. Halcyon Wiltshire-Busby, University of the West Indies

▪️Treasurer – Ms. Ruth Linton, Museum of Parliament

▪️Secretary – Ms. Anisah Wood, Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny (R.O.A.D)

▪️Public Relations Officer – Ms. Annastacia Bernard, Barbados Museum & Historical Society

▪️Floor Member – Ms. Kaye Hall, Barbados Museum & Historical Society

New Addition to Our Committee
We are excited to introduce a new seat dedicated to supporting emerging museum professionals:

▪️Student Representative (Floor Member) – Evan McDonald, Exchange Museum

We extend our warmest congratulations to all elected members and look forward to a vibrant and productive term ahead as we continue strengthening the museum and heritage sector in Barbados.

05/12/2025

Event Highlights!

Yesterday, the Executive Committee of ICOM Barbados hosted our Annual General Meeting and Members’ Event at the Cecil Cyrus Caribbean Museum of Medical History.

We had an engaging evening of updates, discussions, and community building with our members and colleagues in the museum sector. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a meaningful session.

If you’re interested in learning more about the International Council of Museums or becoming a member, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

Stay tuned for more initiatives and collaborations!

26/11/2025

📣The Executive Committee of ICOM Barbados are pleased to invite you to the Annual General Meeting and Members’ Event on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 4pm, at the Cecil Cyrus Caribbean Museum of Medical History!

Open to current members and those interested in learning about the International Council of Museums!

RSVP: [email protected]

15/11/2025

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The Barbados Museum & Historical Society (BMHS) has been announced as the winner of the inaugural ICOM Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums for its project “Shared Island Stories Between Scotland and the Caribbean: Transnational Youth Exchange.”

Presented at the 27th ICOM General Conference in Dubai, the award recognises museums that are leading change by addressing the world’s most pressing challenges through the framework of the UN
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Through this new award, ICOM aims to build a global repository of best practices to inspire museums worldwide into adopting sustainable development practices and demonstrate that museums are essential partners in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Learn more at icom.museum