The semifinals and finals of the Caribbean Premier League T20 takes place this week at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port-of-Spain. This gives cricket fans the opportunity to visit The Queen’s Park Cricket Club’s Cricket Heritage Museum which houses an amazing collection of photos and memorabilia showcasing the history of the progress of cricket in T&T and in the West Indies from just prior to the turn of the 20th century.
The museum at the iconic stadium offers a special experience of the game with fascinating displays, photographs, portraits, plaques and artifacts among other items of interest. Turn back the hands of time as you pass through the museum’s doors, making your way like the thousands before you who have passed through the original manual turnstile, which forms a central part of the exhibition. According to curator Stephen Almandoz, who is mainly responsible for the meticulous collection, acquisition and compilation of much of the material: “The museum offers visitors a veritable combination of sporting history situated in a single location acknowledged as one of the most comprehensive found anywhere in the world.”
Among the historic artifacts is an autographed bat of the 1950 West Indies Team celebrating their first Test victory over England, which included the three famous “Ws”: Sir Frank Worrell, Sir Clyde Walcott and Sir Everton Weekes. Arguably the greatest batsman the world has ever seen, and Queen’s Park club member Brian Lara’s splendid record breaking performances are also prominently displayed in the special Brian Lara section. Showcased are the bats with which he blasted 375 and 400 not out against England and 501 not out against Durham, all legendary in the world of cricket. At the Cricket Heritage Museum you will discover the engaging story of our rich cricket heritage and so much more through a vast array of memorabilia dating back over a century.
For more info, call the Queen’s Park Oval at 622-3787 or 622-4325.