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 […]

“One Nation, New Symbols” to Open on September 28, 2025 The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), a division of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), will open its upcoming exhibition, One Nation, New Symbols, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. with entertainment provided by Fatalic Sounds. The exhibition will remain on view until March 29, 2026, inviting audiences to engage with fresh perspectives on […]

Election Day Opening Hours On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the National Gallery of Jamaica will close to the public at 12 noon to allow staff members to vote in the Jamaica General Elections. Regular opening hours will resume on Thursday, September 4, 2025.