St Lucia / Special Interests / Museums
St Lucia’s main museum is on Pigeon Island – one of the country’s most historic spots – and it tells the story of St Lucia’s history from when it was settled by Amerindians to colonial times when it came under French and English rule.
Pigeon Island Museum & Interpretation Centre - The museum illustrates the island’s history from the time of the Arawaks through to colonial days (it is housed in the restored British officers’ mess building) with pictorial representations of colonial military days on the island. There is a visual display of the Battle of the Saints in 1782. Open daily, 9am-5pm, admission EC$5 for adults and EC$1 for children five to 12 years.
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- Visit the world's only drive through volcano
- Play a round of golf at the Cap Estate
- Try dramatic wall diving off the base of the Petit Piton
- Eat local food and dance all night at Fish Friday, Anse La Raye
- Get married at a choice of romantic spots from private beaches and gardens to cliff tops and brigs

