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 […]

Book Donations: MoMA The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) recently received a generous donation of publications to its Archives and Publication Collection from The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) this May. Covering topics such as art and ecology, dance, Latin American art, and major figures in modern and contemporary art, these books are a valuable addition to the […]

Early Closure: July 15, 2026 On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the National Gallery of Jamaica will close early at 12:00 noon to facilitate a private function. Regular opening hours will resume on Thursday, July 16, 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Book Donation: “Erwin de Vries: 50 Years of Visual Art A new addition to the National Gallery of Jamaica’s Archives and Publications Collection is “Erwin de Vries: 50 Years of Visual Art”, generously donated by the artist’s daughter, Sabine de Vries. Published in 1998, this richly illustrated volume celebrates five decades of work by Surinamese artist Erwin de Vries, tracing his artistic journey from his […]

National Gallery of Jamaica and KADIST Present ARAVARA: June 28, 2026 The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), in collaboration with KADIST, is pleased to present ARAVARA, an audiovisual exhibition curated by Dominican curator Yina Jiménez Suriel. The exhibition opens on Sunday, June 28, 2026, with a public opening reception at 1:30 p.m. and music by DJ Iset Sankofa. Featuring ten artworks from ten artists, ARAVARA was […]

Happy Father’s Day Today we celebrate the fathers and father figures who nurture, inspire, and help shape the stories of our families and communities. Happy Father’s Day from all of us at the National Gallery of Jamaica!