All history museums and attractions to visit in US virgin islands

US virgin islands is a good place to visit if you are interested in history. Below we list all 12 history museums in US virgin islands, to lose yourself in the place's cultural heritage and local history.

Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in US virgin islands? These are the ones:

  1. Fort Frederik1

    Fort Frederik

     Frederiksted
    Fort Frederik, also referred to as Frederiksfort, is a U.S. National Historic Landmark located in Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands. The fort was constructed between 1752 and 1760 by Denmark-Norway. The primary purpose of its construction was to protect the economic interests of the natural deep water port of Frederiksted and to deter pirates.
  2. Fort Christian Virgin Islands Museum2

    Fort Christian Virgin Islands Museum

     Charlotte Amalie
    Fort Christian is a historical fort located in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It was constructed by the Dano-Norwegians between 1672 and 1680, marking it as one of the earliest colonial establishments on the island. The fort played a crucial role in defense and governance during the Dano-Norwegian and later Danish administration, which lasted until 1917 when the islands were sold to the United States.
  3. Estate Whim Museum3

    Estate Whim Museum

     Frederiksted Southeast
    A plantation and a house from 18th century document history of sugar plantations in Caribbean. They display artefacts from the colonial era.
  4. Danish Customs House4

    Danish Customs House

     Christiansted
    A yellow house located near Fort Christiansvaern. People used to pay taxes here. It has a monumental staircase.
  5. Haagensen House Museum5

    Haagensen House Museum

     Charlotte Amalie
    This house has an exhibiton of various historical artefacts. It was founded by Danish man who came to Martinique to lead a bank.
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    French Heritage Museum

     Charlotte Amalie
    A tribute to French influence on U.S. Virgin Islands. The museum displays memorabilia, bills and various artefacts.
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    St. Croix Archaeology Museum

     Christiansted
    This museum is dedicated to archaelogical research on Virgin Islands. They display pre-Columbian artefacts.
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    Elaine Ione Sprauve Public Library and Museum of Cultural Arts

     Cruz Bay
    A Caribbean library with many books on St. John and its history, on Virgin Islands and the Caribbean in general.
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    Apothecary Hall Museum

     Christiansted
    A museum of pharmacy located in a Danish colonial building, now fully restored. You can see various apothecary artefacts here.
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    St. Thomas Historical Trust Museum

     Charlotte Amalie
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    Little La Grange Farm & Lawaetz Museum

     Jolly Hill
    A family museum of Danish Crucians Kai and Irene Lawaetz. You can see the whole property, including gardens and interior of the manor.
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    Steeple Building Museum

     Christiansted
    The first Lutheran church, now changed to a museum. There are artefacts from Indian history on exhibit.