My guess is going to jail isn’t on your list of things to do while in Belize, but if a trip to this converted 19^th century brick prison isn’t, then maybe it should be. In 1993, the government decided to convert the prison into the Museum of Belize. Despite the fact that it is a national museum, it is quite small, although its permanent collection packs a punch.

The first floor has a number of different exhibits that showcase the history of the City of Belize. On the second floor there are a generous amount of artifacts from the Mayan civilization, including pottery and masks made from ceramic and jade. The bug room contains an amazing collection of insects native to Belize.

The Museum, which is located on the north side of the city on Gaboural Lane next to the Central Bank, is open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Entry costs just 5 USD.

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