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City Hall Bermuda
Although the the building was opened in 1960, the architect Wilfred Onions by then had already passed away. There are bronze sculptures of children in a setting of lily pond created by the Bermudian artist Desmond Fountain.
City Hall Bermuda
The City Hall serves many functions from the same building premises.
As you enter through the massive cedar doors, you will see beautiful huge chandeliers, portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Mayors of past & present. The queen had visited the City Hall in 1975. Here you can also see a great collection of postage stamps donated by Colin Benbow, a local historian.
On the right side is the office of Bermuda Corporation. On the left is City Hall Theatre. It hosts many types of performing arts. It is always busy with amateur or professional performances including dance recitals, plays, orchestral performances and such.
There is a grand cedar-make stairs that leads to the upper floor. As you go up the stairs, you will find Bermuda National Gallery on the first landing to your right. This is where Bermuda's national collections of art are displayed, and the permanent exhibits include paintings, sculptures, masks, photographs etc.
Further up on your left is the Bermuda Society of Arts. It displays and sells creative artwork like paintings, sculptures and photographs of local artists.
There is no admission fee. Open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Monday - Friday).
Location & Contacts
17 Church Street, Hamilton City, Bermuda. Phone: 441/292-1234
Check out Pembroke Parish or Hamilton City for many other attractions in and around City of Hamilton.
Check out Bermuda Museums for great museums & historical buildings in Bermuda.
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