The West Indian Museum of Panama is governed by the National Institute of Culture (INAC), through the Department of Heritage. It was inaugurated on December 23, 1980, and its mission is to exalt the work of West Indian immigrant who participated in the construction of the railroad and the Panama Canal.
Main attractions and values:
The museum occupies what was once the Chapel of Christian Mission, built in the Maranon (Calidonia) by Barbadian workers in 1910. The chapel is wooden and reflects an architectural style of the Caribbean. It has only one permanent exhibition hall containing historical photographs and household goods that reflect the history and living conditions of the Afro-Caribbean immigrants from 1850 until the first decades of the 20th century, including migratory waves for the construction of rail and Canal from Panama.
Facilities: Restrooms, parking, guided tours, small showcase of books and souvenirs, and small library.
Location: It is located in the City of Panama, Calidonia, Calle 24 and Avenida Justo Arosemena East.
Museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. SAMAAP Meetings: Saturdays 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the office of the Museum
Entry costs:
Tourists Adults and B / 1.00, academics and retired B / 0.75, students B / 0.25.
BY: MILAGROS HUAPAYA
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