Phone Lines Have Been Restored We’re pleased to share that the National Gallery of Jamaica’s phone lines have been fully restored. You may now contact us through our regular landline numbers during normal business hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

NGJ Re-Opening + Phone Lines Down The National Gallery of Jamaica will resume its regular opening hours tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. We look forward to welcoming you back safely. Please also note that following the passage of hurricane Melissa the phone lines are currently down.

Closure Notice – Friday, October 24, 2025 The National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed at 2:00 p.m. today, Friday, October 24, 2025, due to the hurricane watch and current weather forecasts for Jamaica. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause as we prioritise the safety of our staff and visitors. Updates regarding reopening will be shared once conditions are safe […]

Happy National Heroes’ Day On this National Heroes Day, the National Gallery of Jamaica joins the nation in honouring the remarkable legacy of our National Heroes, whose courage, sacrifice, and determination shaped the foundations of our freedom and identity. May this day inspire us to uphold their vision, embrace our heritage and contribute to the betterment of Jamaica.

Holiday Closure: National Heroes’ Day The National Gallery of Jamaica wishes to advise that its offices will be closed on Monday, October 20, 2025, in observance of National Heroes Day.

Artist Talk: Reflections on Our Heritage: Tradition, Spirituality, Emancipation Following the opening of its most recent exhibition, One Nation, New Symbols, the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), a division of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), will host a related artist talk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The talk, titled Reflections on Our Heritage: Tradition, Spirituality, Emancipation, will be moderated by Reverend […]

Save the Date: Reflections on Our Heritage Join us this Saturday, October 18, 2025, as we celebrate Heritage Week with a One Nation, New Symbols artist talk titled “Reflections on Our Heritage: Tradition, Spirituality, Emancipation.” The discussion will feature artists Christopher Harris and Katrina Coombs, both of whom are featured in the exhibition, and will be moderated by Rev. Marvia Lawes. Stay […]