Among our extensive portfolio of important historic buildings are our four flagship properties Waterville, Verdmont, Tucker House and the Globe Museum. They are open to the public and show a variety of exquisite Bermudian art, furniture, silver, china and curiosities.
Waterville and Verdmont may also be hired to host events, from small meetings to larger outdoor functions such as weddings. Find out more.
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Opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (until 30 April)
Location: 32 Duke of York Street, St. George’s
Nestled in the heart of St. George’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the corner of King’s Square, the Globe Museum offers a fascinating journey through Bermuda’s history. Housed in one of the oldest stone buildings within the World Heritage property, this 1700 landmark has witnessed over 300 years of life and transformation in St. George’s.
Originally built as Bermuda’s second Government House, the Globe has served various roles throughout its history. It has been home to generations of Bermudians, including enslaved families, and later operated as a hotel where literary icon Mark Twain dined. Today, it stands as a Bermuda National Trust Museum, preserving and sharing the island’s extraordinary heritage.
Step inside this architectural treasure and discover:
After exploring, take a moment to unwind in the Globe’s serene garden, offering stunning views of St. Peter’s Church, or browse the Trustworthy Gift Shop. The shop features Bermuda National Trust merchandise, books, and handcrafted works by local artisans.
Every visit and purchase supports the Bermuda National Trust’s mission to protect and promote Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage—for everyone, forever.
Admission: BNT and INTO members FREE; Adults $5; Youth (6 – 16) $2; Under 5 FREE.
Location: 5 Water Street, St. George’s.
An African Diaspora Heritage Trail Site
A tour of historic Tucker House, set in the heart of the Old Town on historic Water Street, offers an intriguing window back in time through the stories of the people who lived and worked here. Built around 1752 by a merchant mariner, the house has changed very little in structure since then. It was once the home of Henry Tucker, President of the Governor’s Council, and features an extensive collection of antiques including fine porcelain, portraits and Bermuda-cedar furniture. The old kitchen on the ground floor was once a barber shop run by Joseph Rainey, who was born into slavery and went on to become the first Black US Senator and one of the first Black US Congressmen. The basement houses a fascinating exhibition of artefacts found during an archaeological dig in the grounds of the house.
For more detailed information on Tucker House, view and download our Tucker House Visitor Guide.
Currently Closed for Conservation and Curation
Tucker House Museum is temporarily closed to the public in 2025 for essential conservation and restoration of its Grade 1 listed building. During this time, the museum is being reimagined to enhance its role as a historic house museum, ensuring an even more engaging and enriching experience for future visitors.
While Tucker House is closed, we invite you to explore the nearby Globe Museum and other cultural sites in St. George’s to continue immersing yourself in the area’s fascinating history.
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (until 30 April)
Location: 6 Verdmont Lane, off Collectors Hill, Smith’s Parish.
Verdmont is an African Diaspora Heritage Trail site and the jewel in the crown of Bermuda National Trust properties. Sitting high on a hill and overlooking the South Shore, the house would have dominated the landscape when it was originally constructed, sometime between 1694 and 1714. It has remained virtually unchanged structurally for over 300 years.
The historic home features an extensive collection of antiques including Bermuda-made cedar furniture, portraits, English and Chinese porcelain and a child’s nursery with a charming doll’s house.
The gardens contain an assortment of herbs, old roses and fruit trees, and the sweeping view of the South Shore is spectacular. The original three-seater outdoor privy makes an interesting feature.
Come and imagine the interwoven 18th century lives of a merchant family and the families they enslaved as you tour Verdmont’s furnished rooms, museum exhibits and hilltop gardens. Three hundred years of natural and cultural heritage relating to us all awaits you at this historic house and property overlooking the island and sea.
For more detailed information on Verdmont Museum, view and download our Verdmont Visitor Guide.
Admission: BNT and INTO members FREE; Adults $10; Youth ( 6 – 16) $5; Under 5 FREE.
Verdmont: The Story of a House booklets for $10 and BNT 2025 Calendars available for $14
Located at Verdmont Lane, Smith’s off Collectors Hill • Bus routes and schedules
Your admissions, purchases and donations support the Trust’s heritage mission!
Location: 2 Pomander Road, Paget. Open 9:00am to 5:00pm Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays. Entrance is free.
Headquarters of the Bermuda National Trust, Waterville is one of the best known old houses in Bermuda. Its most recognisable features are its latticed wooden veranda and curved entrance stairs. Located on the waterfront at the Foot of the Lane, off Pomander Road, the house sits within a beautiful garden and mangrove-fringed park.
Built around 1747, Waterville was at various times a Trimingham family home, a shop and a guest house. The original parlour and dining room on the upper level of the house are open to visitors and display a fine collection of artwork, silver, china and antique Bermuda cedar furniture. You can drop in during normal business hours and browse our shop for gifts and books on Bermuda’s heritage.
Location: 2 Pomander Road, Paget. Open to the public from dawn to dusk.
Waterville Park, is one of the most accessible places on the island to see mangroves and the rich variety of wildlife that enjoy this habitat.
A dense stand of native Red Mangroves lines the shore. Their intertwined prop roots are an important habitat for juvenile fish. Green Herons and Yellow-crowned Night Herons can usually be seen perched among their branches.
Duck Island, just off the shore, is also part of the property. The island consists of red and black mangroves and is a haven for ducks, herons and other shorebirds.
Rose Garden
This Repository Garden showcases Bermuda Mystery Roses and Old Garden Roses that flourish in Bermuda. It was created and is maintained by the Bermuda Rose Society.
The garden was originally established in 1988. It was redesigned to celebrate the Millennium and officially reopened in April 2001.
A statue of the nymph Daphne, who was changed into a laurel tree to escape the advances of the god Apollo, stands in the centre of the rose garden. It is by the American sculptor Barbara Lekberg and was the gift of Kitty Mount.
Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Memorial Garden
The east lawn of Waterville with its gazebo and space for a marquee has been the site of many weddings and other gatherings. Sinuous borders, full of a variety of shrubs and perennials, weave their way around the outside of the lawn.
The garden was created and dedicated in memory of Mary-Jean Mitchell Green, who died in 1990,by her husband Peter Green and sons Alexander and Andrew.