Happy Independence Day Today, we celebrate Jamaica’s 64th year of Independence under the theme, “United in Celebrating Resilience.” This Independence Day, we reflect on the strength and spirit that have carried us through generations of challenges. Our journey has never been without hardship, and in recent months many communities have continued to recover and rebuild. Yet, time and […]

Happy Emancipation Day Today, August 1st, we commemorate Emancipation Day, the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Jamaica. As we reflect on this defining moment in our nation’s history, let us honour the courage, resilience and sacrifices of those who endured enslavement and those who fought tirelessly for freedom. Their struggles laid the foundation for the Jamaica […]

Holiday Closure + Emancipendence Week Sale The National Gallery of Jamaica wishes to announce that it will be closed on Saturday, August 1, 2026  and Thursday, August 6, 2026 in observance of Emancipation Day and Independence Day respectively. Celebrate Emancipation and Independence with the National Gallery of Jamaica Gift Shop’s Emancipendence Summer Sale! From 31 July to 7 August 2026, enjoy […]

Art, Music and Independence: August 9, 2026 In commemoration of Jamaica’s Independence, the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), in collaboration with the Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM), will present Art, Music and Independence on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the National Gallery of Jamaica, 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston. The programme will explore the significant role of art, literature and music […]