All Posts – Barbados Exchange Interactive Centre

A ‘Must see’ in The Exchange Interactive Centre

February 28, 2022

Rachel Pringle caricature Most Barbadians have heard about Rachel Pringle at some point in their lives. Although the most important details about her life are usually left out, we all know the concept and reason behind her success. She was one of the earlier successful enslaved…

A Day of Financial Advice

July 20, 2023

On the 24 th of June 2023, the Exchange Interactive Centre hosted its Financial Literacy Fair with the generous contributions of the Barbados Public Workers’ Co-operative Credit Union Limited, Barbados Association of Retired Persons, Barbados Stock Exchange, Starcom Network News, Barbados Museum & Historical…

The History of Barbados’ Banknotes

March 14, 2023

Did you know that Barbados used to have a currency that was issued by different organizations or entities? It started in 1950 with the British Caribbean Currency Board. This board included member countries such as Barbados, British Guyana, the Leeward Islands, the Windward Islands, and…

2022 – Year In Review

January 20, 2023

As we look forward to the new experiences 2023 has to offer, we invite you to reflect with us on 2022. Here at the Exchange Museum, similar to many other businesses in Barbados, we slowly made a comeback from the setbacks of the COVID-19 outbreaks…

The Mystery of Alexander Irvine’s Vault

October 7, 2022

Did you know that the legend of moving coffins in Barbados was not only linked to the Chase Vault at Christ Church Parish Church? The vault of Alexander Irvine, located in the St Michael’s Cathedral Churchyard is also said to be surrounded by a similar…

A day of learning & fun for the family

September 9, 2022

The Exchange Museum held its first-ever Culture Fair on Saturday, August 27th 2022. There was plenty to see and experience and it was a wonderful day out for the family. Coupled with our guided tours which explained the history of currency, trade, business and education in…

Have you heard of Abel Hendy Jones Greenidge?

July 7, 2022

There is so much to see at The Exchange Interactive Centre, especially in our 18th-century classroom exhibition. In this gallery, you will find the portrait of Abel Hendy Jones Greenidge a former student of Harrison College who was said to be the greatest classical scholar…

5 Reasons to visit The Exchange Interactive Centre

June 28, 2022

The Summer vacation is rapidly approaching and with that, you may be on the lookout for some exciting family fun activities. Well, look no further! The Exchange Interactive Centre is a museum centrally located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Historic Bridgetown and its…

History of the Exchange building

June 17, 2022

Have you ever passed this building in the courtyard of the Central Bank of Barbados and wondered what it was? Allow us to give you a brief introduction into the building which houses the interactive galleries of the Exchange Interactive Centre. Constructed in the 18th century…