Art & galleries / West and West Hill Streets

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

Explore Bahamian visual art through exhibitions and the grounds of the National Art Gallery. The museum offers self-guided visits, a store and an outdoor Art Park.

A visitor viewing a painting at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

Getting there from the cruise port

Start at the Nassau Cruise Port street exit. Check the walking route and allow extra time for heat, crossings and your group’s pace.

Use the street exit of Nassau Cruise Port as your starting point. Allow separately for walking from your ship, security and reboarding. Plan your return time →

Booking & access

The museum’s FAQ lists Tuesday–Sunday opening and Monday closure. Recheck for your travel date.

The museum lists elevator access to gallery floors. Its Art Park is unpaved and hilly; assess that part separately.

Check visitor information ↗

Sources & visit notes

Opening, prices and access can change. Visit lengths are ShoreDay planning suggestions; they exclude travel and queues.

Accessibility details are included only where a source confirms them. A missing detail does not establish step-free access. Your ship’s official all-aboard time remains final.

Keep exploring

John Watling’s Distillery at Buena Vista Estate, with palm trees and a landscaped entrance

Food & drink Buena Vista Estate, Delancy Street

John Watling’s Distillery

Explore a rum distillery at the historic Buena Vista Estate in downtown Nassau. The operator offers a free walk-in tour, with a tavern and shop for visitors who want to stay a little longer.

Allow 45–60 minutes for a relaxed visit. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

A cannon at Fort Charlotte overlooking Nassau Harbour and cruise ships

History & culture West Bay Street, opposite Arawak Cay

Fort Charlotte

Explore Nassau’s hilltop fort complex west of downtown, with harbour views, cannons and historic passageways. It can be paired with the Arawak Cay area if your time ashore allows.

Allow 45–75 minutes, plus the journey and any waiting for a tour. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

Queen’s Staircase between limestone walls and tropical greenery in Nassau

History & culture Elizabeth Avenue South

Queen’s Staircase

Walk beside the limestone passage and staircase carved by enslaved people in the late eighteenth century. This downtown landmark connects with the Fort Fincastle area, whose visitor access should be checked separately.

Allow 20–40 minutes to look around and take a break. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

Make it fit your port day

A little planning goes a long way.