Follow the sugar trail into the beautiful Barbadian countryside to the yard of Portvale, a sugar-cane grinding factory. Here in a restored sugar "Boiling House you can trace the story of one of the most fascinating commodities on the world market. The National Trust's Museum tells the colourful story of the people, the innovations, and the triumphs and disasters during the development of the sugar industry in Barbados.
The museum is a tribute to Sir Frank Hutson, whose vision brought the sugar machinery together to form the nucleus of this unique collection.
Visitors can view a model of the sugar windmill, see samples of sugar cane growing and taste the delicious by-products of sugar such as sling and molasses.
DURING CANE-GRINDING SEASON, FROM FEBRUARY TO MAY, YOU CAN ALSO VISIT THE MODERN FACTORY, PORTVALE, TO SEE THE SUGAR BEING PRODUCED.
Open Monday to Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
except major public holidays
Tel: 432-0100
Admission to Museum & Factory Adults 13DS $11.50 (Including 15% VAT)
Children half price
Admission to Museum only: BDS $5.75
Children half price.
All are welcome to visit our properties and to join the Barbados National Trust.
