Whydah Pirate Exhibit

The real pirate life was exciting and dangerous, but also democratic and egalitarian. These four people-the Dutch-African sailor, the little boy, the ship’s captain, and the Miskito Indian helmsman-lived aboard the Whydah, a slave ship overtaken and turned into a pirate ship in the early 18th century. The Whydah Pirate Museum tells the untold story of the Whydah and reveals the true story behind this vessel and those who lived aboard.

The museum contains multiple exhibit wings, the bell theater room, a walk-through partial replica of the Whydah Gally, a gift shop and bookstore, and the SeaLab and Learning Center—the museum’s onsite conservation laboratory. The museum is a state-of-the-art facility with LED theater lighting, flat screen displays, and surround sound speakers.

As artifacts are continuously excavated, new exhibits are added to the Whydah Pirate Museum every year.

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