Central Bank Museum Reopens with Vibrant Open Day Celebrating 220 Years of Chinese Heritage
The Central Bank Museum reopened on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with a free, family-friendly Museum Open Day. The event drew over 600 visitors to a full day of culture, creativity and community, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Open Day coincided with the national community’s commemoration of 220 years of Chinese culture and heritage in Trinidad and Tobago. An exhibition by the Heritage Library Division of the National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) documented the Chinese immigration experience and the contribution of pioneers in the fields of creative and visual arts, education, medicine, politics and the economy. Tribute was also paid to the late William “Willi” Chen (1934–2026), the celebrated artist whose work is part of the Central Bank’s Art Collection. Visitors got the opportunity to reflect on his lasting contribution to Trinidad and Tobago’s artistic and literary heritage.








