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Nassau Public Library & Museum

Nassau Public Library & Museum

About Nassau Public Library & Museum

Built in the late 1790s as the town jail, this eight-sided building is now the public library, with its old cells lined with books and a small display of historic prints and artifacts. It sits just south of Parliament Square and is free to look around.

Good to know

  • History
  • Museum
  • Free
  • Downtown Nassau
  • Cruise day
  • Historic octagonal library
Hours
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 4:45 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 3:45 PM
  • SundayClosed

As of Oct 2, 2026

Before you go

From Baha Buddy's catalog · checked Oct 2026.

Opening times, access and prices can change. Check with the place before you go; saving it to your trip doesn't reserve anything.

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