History & culture / Vendue House, downtown Nassau
Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation
A museum at historic Vendue House exploring slavery and emancipation in The Bahamas. The building’s own past as a marketplace is part of the context for a thoughtful visit.
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
Check current opening and visitor arrangements before setting off.
Check visitor information ↗Sources & visit notes
Opening, prices and access can change. Visit lengths are ShoreDay planning suggestions; they exclude travel and queues.
- Bahamas tourism: Pompey Museum ↗Museum subject, building and historic context.
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.
