Happy International Museum Day Happy International Museum Day from the Board of Directors, Management and Staff at the National Gallery of Jamaica. Since 1977 the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has hosted International Museum Day on May 18th. Each year highlights a new theme and museums across the globe join in to celebrate our shared goals in bringing heritage […]

In Memoriam: Susan Alexander, OD. (1929 – 2026) The Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica have expressed sorrow at the passing of artist Susan Alexander, who died peacefully at her home on May 4, 2026.  Susan Mizelle Alexander was born in New York City. She formalised her art training at Pratt Institute and Skidmore College in New […]

Happy Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day to the women who have raised us, nurtured us, and been steadfast, irreplaceable figures in our lives. Whether by birth or by choice, you are essential to the lives of those you have helped shape and grow. Today is one of many days on which you are acknowledged. You are forever appreciated. […]