WHO WE ARE
The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Museum (TTCM) was created as an NGO and incorporated in March 2021 through the efforts of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Bands Association (TTCBA) and the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago (CITT). Collaborating partners are TUCO (Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation) and PanTrinbago, the respective governing bodies for Calypso and Steel Pan.
Located in the iconic 1914 constructed limestone building that previously housed the “Penny Bank” has now been transformed from banking pennies to banking TT’s Carnival cultural memories.
This museum is the “Home for Carnival” where the visitor will experience the spirit of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival.
THE "PENNY BANK" CARNIVAL MUSEUM
​​The Penny Bank building, located at the corner of Duke & Charlotte St. Port of Spain, is one of Trinidad and Tobago's most historically significant financial landmarks. It represents the country's first successful indigenous banking institution and played a major role in making banking accessible to ordinary citizens.
The building has since been repurposed as the home of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Museum. This is especially fitting because Charlotte Street lies near the area associated with the Canboulay Riots of 1881, events that were pivotal in the development of Trinidad's Carnival tradition.
MEET THE TEAM
Director
Mr. Kenny Attai
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Director
Dr. Rosalind Gabriel
Director
Dr. Hollis "Chalkdust" Liverpool
Museum Host
Ms. Candice
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Museum Operations
Mr. Kevin