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George Washington House

George Washington House

Place · Garrison & Savannah

Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
George Washington House (Bush Hill House)Garrison & Savannah, Bridgetowngogate: unknown

The Garrison house where a young George Washington stayed in 1751, his only trip outside what became the United States: 45–60 minutes, easy to pair with the Barbados Museum next door.

Time on site45–60 minp95 90 min
PriceBds$20–35adult, 2026 estimate
28″ bagsNo ProblemGarrison & Savannah
Step-freePartial Warning
Sensory loadCalm2 of 5 · Calm
  • George Washington's only trip outside North America (1751)
  • Restored 18th-century Garrison house
  • Pairs with the Barbados Museum
  • Works with kids
  • Mostly indoors

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Rules in force · 10Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians in B…
  • Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
  • Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
  • Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
  • Barbados ↗Every arriving passenger completes the free online immigration and customs form (ED card) at travelform.gov.bb before landing; lookalike sites charge fees.
  • Barbados ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians, including children: leave it at home.
  • Barbados ↗Do not swim on the east (Atlantic) coast: strong currents and rip tides.
  • Barbados ↗Drones need prior permission from the Barbados Civil Aviation Department; unregistered drones can be held at customs.
  • Bridgetown area ↗Sundays and public holidays: most shops and the market are closed; plan Bridgetown on a weekday or Saturday.
  • Bridgetown ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians in Barbados, including children: leave it at home.
  • Bridgetown ↗Beachwear is for the beach: cover up in Broad Street, the cathedral and restaurants.
Usually 09:00–16:00
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Open
Usually 09:00–16:00
Crowds

Quietest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun · busiest Sat · desk estimate

Tickets
  • Adult: Bds$20–35 (2026 estimate)
Time to spend
45–60 min · up to 90 min if you linger
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Best time to go

Quiet most days.

By weekday: quietest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun, busiest Sat.

Opening hours
Hours
09:00–16:00 (typical, check)
Note
Opening days and hours are not printed until verified.
Hours note
Desk estimate only.

Which month is quietest

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  12. Decbusy

Quietest Jan–Nov · busiest Dec.

Estimate: desk reasoning, not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.

Weather here, next 7 days

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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).

On the ground

Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
St Ann's Garrison, near the Barbados Museum
Ticket
on site · official site
Stairs
Original 18th-century staircase inside; not step-free throughout.
Shoes
Shoes on.

Accessibility

  • PartialStep-free entrance · Original 18th-century staircase inside; not step-free throughout.
  • Check firstLifts
  • Check firstAccessible toilet
  • PartialWheelchair
  • PartialStroller · caution

Sensory load

  • Sensory load2/5 Low

Exposure: low

Bailouts

  • heat: Air-conditioned café or arcade on Broad Street

Nearest rescue anchor: C — Garrison gatehouse (field-verify)

Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).

Map and nearby

Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it

George Washington HouseGeorge Washington HouseBarbados Museum and Historical SocietyCarlisle Bay beachesNidhe Israel SynagogueParliament BuildingsRum shop snacks, the GarrisonFish cutter at Pebbles BeachBajan buffet, Bay Street areaBaxters Road fried fish

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Tickets, prices and entry

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board
Where to buy
  • Buy at the entrance on the day.
  • Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.

Official site ↗

What's closed
  • Sundaycheck
  • Public holidayscheck

“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.

TicketPriceNote
Entry, adultBds$20–35 (2026 estimate)Confirm the current admission; a joint ticket with the Barbados Museum has existed in the past — ask.
Time on site, inside and your plan

Time on site

minutes

Minimum

30min

Worthwhile

45min

Typical

60min

p95

90min

How much time do you have?

from the time-on-site figures above

Enough for a typical visit (60 min).

Nothing else in our notes is a short enough walk from here for the time that is left.

Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.

Step-free check, who it suits, facilities

Step-free check

wheelchair: caution
  • Step-free entrance: partly · partlyOriginal 18th-century staircase inside; not step-free throughout.
  • Lifts: check · check
  • Accessible toilet: check · check
  • Wheelchair: partly · partly
  • Stroller: partly · partlycaution

Original stairs inside an 18th-century house; the courtyard and garden are level.

With kids

kids: okstroller: caution
with kids
A short, single-story-feeling story (Washington caught smallpox here) that works as a five-minute hook for children who know the name.
child price
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Combine with

Combine with

nearest first
  1. 5 minBarbados Museum and Historical Society
  2. 5 minGarrison Savannah

Walk the Garrison & Savannah area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

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Deep dive

Questions, photos, and where our facts come from

Questions and answers

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated
Why did George Washington come to Barbados?

He accompanied his half-brother Lawrence, who was ill, hoping the climate would help; Lawrence died soon after they returned. George caught smallpox here, which is thought to have later made him immune during his military career.

Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk

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