Question 1

Is admission to the Slave House Museum free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Admission to the museum, slave house, and garden is completely free. Optional paid experiences include a rum tasting ($10) at 3 Queens Distillery and a make-your-own Painkiller cocktail station ($12).

Question 2

Where is the Slave House Museum located in St. Thomas?

Accepted Answer

The museum is located at 13 Wimmelskafts Gade in Old Town Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI 00802. It is one street over from Main Street and a 5-minute walk from Fort Christian.

Question 3

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

We are open on cruise ship days from 10 AM to 2 PM. Because cruise ship schedules vary, please call 340-201-6069 or contact us through the website to confirm before visiting.

Question 4

What can I do at 13 Wimmelskafts besides the museum?

Accepted Answer

The site is home to 3 Queens Distillery — the oldest continually running distillery in St. Thomas — where you can watch rum being made from sugar cane and enjoy a tasting. There is also a coffee roastery producing rum barrel-aged coffee, and a hot sauce kitchen making the world's first Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sriracha using locally grown peppers. Explore it all in a lush tropical garden.

Question 5

Is 13 Wimmelskafts easy to reach from the cruise ship terminal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The museum is a short walk from the cruise ship terminal, taxi stands, and parking areas in Charlotte Amalie — approximately 5 minutes from Fort Christian.

Question 6

How old is the slave house building?

Accepted Answer

The building dates to the early 1800s, making it one of the oldest surviving structures in Charlotte Amalie. It is the only slave house still in existence in St. Thomas. The museum opened in 2025.

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