Balcony House Museum, Nassau

The Balcony House Museum is the oldest, still-standing wooden house in Nassau. Though there is no record of an exact date when the home was built, historical maps show its presence from at least the late-18th century. It is named for the prominent balcony that stretches along the entirety of the home's second floor.

Stephen Dillet, the first black member of the Bahamian House of Assembly, lived in the home in the mid-1800s. Dillet also served as inspect of the Nassau Police and justice of the peace.

The house was converted into a museum in 1992. It is appointed with antique furnishings and unique items that show the history of the Bahamas from the 18th and 19th centuries. The house also displays the Loyalist architecture of the period with its balcony and mahogany staircase.

The Balcony House Museum is open on Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It is closed on weekends. Admission to the Balcony House Museum is free.