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Junkanoo Expo

Prince George Wharf, Nassau, New Providence Island
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Ranked #6 of 51 attractions in Nassau
Type: Specialty Museums
Description: Museum showcasing the costumes and floats from the annual Junkanoo parade.
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Sarasota, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

This quaint museum is an uphill walk from our cruise ship but well worth the effort. Arlene Ferguson remembers years of Junkanoo celebrations and she has collected a multitude of home-made costumes and instruments and installed them in her former family home. For a drop-in feel of one dollar, we participated in a hands-on cacaphony of cowbell ringing, drumming and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

although the costumes themselves were fabulous, there were only a few on display dotted in between lots of small touristy stalls. it is free though so if you're in the area, you might as well walk by

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Discovery Bay, CA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

This was the last stop on our excursion of touring the island. It was suppose to be the highlight of the trip, but I thought it was a tad too long & drawn out. Pros: The hosts were so energetic and you could tell this was their passion & they loved what they are doing. Costumes are gorgeous! Cons: Was... More

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chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013 via mobile

We spent half an hour here learning about the history of Junkanoo, the costumes, the music and the drinks. Educational for adults. Kids (and kids at heart) will love making their own music with drums, cowbells and whistles. It does get loud (!) but it's fun. We got to sample some soft drinks made especially for Junkanoo, play music, and... More

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South Carolina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

The Junkanoo Educational center was a stop on our excursion. It is 30 minutes of my life I will never get back. We hated it! It is also VERY loud. They have you in a small room and give everyone whistles and metal cow bells. You are instructed to make noise. Oh my we had a headache after leaving there.

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Cat Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

We was able to sit around table and have sun with other people from other places. The music and the live band were the entrainment for us without spending any money for it. Just a tip because it was good

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

We just had the oppurtunity of going on a tour to the Jankanoo Educulture that is run by Arlene and her husband Silbert. The do such a wonderful job at explaining the history of Junkanoo and why it is so important to the Bahamian culture. We spent around an hour with them in a group of 15. The museum is... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

Right from the start Arlene who is the director was great at accomodating us. We did the 1 hour tour with her, she introduced us to the history of Junkanoo and then we go the oppurtunity to make a lot of noise, taste some Junkanoo drinks and just let our hair down. For the price, I would never miss this... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

We did this excursion with Norwegian Cruise Lines, but you can make arrangements in advance for private tours. I can't say enough about the hosts! They were fun, energetic and deeply committed to educating their guests. Their program let you be a kid again for awhile without feeling stupid or embarrassed. The tour is great for all ages. An absolute... More

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Mooretown, Ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

We visited this site a while ago but it was very memorable. The visit here was in combination with the Forts as part of a shore excursion with a Disney Cruise. The host at the Junkanoo was extremely gracious with the exhibit itself being very interactive. We gained a lot of knowledge about this Bahamian tradition during the tour that... More

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