The Public Library and Museum is the most historical government building standing in downtown Nassau and dates back to 1797. This pink-coloured building is octagonal in shape and originally functioned as a prison. Today, the prison cells are filled with books and important local colonial documents, along with an assortment of Bahamian artefacts, shells, old prints and relics relating to the past Arawak Indians.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday - 10:00 to 20:00, Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 14:00