Happy International Museum Day Today we celebrate museums—spaces that facilitate learning about history, culture and heritage, as well preserve cultural objects and information. In Jamaica we have a variety of museums that each cater to their own niche. At the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) we focus on Jamaican and Caribbean art and related material. These artworks can come in a […]

Closed May 14 & 16 2022 The National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed on Saturday May 14, and Monday May 16, 2022 as we conduct building maintenance in preparation for Kingston Biennial 2022: Pressure.

Closed: May 11, 2022 The National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed today, Wednesday May 11, 2022 due to current water lock offs as a result of the industrial action by the National Water Commission. The NGJ took the decision to remain closed as the health and safety of our staff and public is a priority. We will keep […]

Announcing the Kingston Biennial Artists The Board and Management of the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) are pleased to announce the June 26, 2022 opening of Kingston Biennial: Pressure. The biennial – the gallery’s flagship art event – is curated this year by David Scott, Nicole Smythe-Johnson, Wayne Modest and O’Neil Lawrence. Lawrence the NGJ’s Chief Curator, outlined that this type of […]