Fodor's Expert Review World Heritage Centre
Editor's Note: This location is reported to be under new ownership and therefore this review may contain inaccuracies.
Housed in an 1860 customs warehouse next to the Penno's Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal, the World Heritage Centre was developed under the auspices of the St. George's Foundation and includes an exhibits gallery; an education center; retail galleries; and regular talks, tours, and historical reenactments. You can view an introductory film (A Stroll Through St. George's) and visit the ground-floor Orientation Exhibits Gallery, which showcases several hundred years of civic history. A recent addition includes an exhibit highlighting pilot "Jemmy" Darrell, a former slave who became one of Bermuda's first King's boat pilots in 1795. In an effort to make the past palatable—even to very young guests—this gallery has engaging models, ranging from a miniaturized version of St. George's (circa 1620) to a full-scale mock-up of the deck of the Sea Venture. It also contains a costume corner where kids can dress up in period outfits.
