Notice: Phone Lines Are Down Phone lines at the National Gallery of Jamaica are currently down. We are working with our service provider to restore them as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused. To get in contact with us you may send an email to info@natgalja.org.jm. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Sunday October 6, 2024: Japan x Jamaica International Photo Exhibition Photo One Love Join us this Sunday October 6, 2024 as the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ)  in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, opens the Japan x Jamaica International Photo Exhibition Photo One Love. The exhibition opening will take place at 12 Ocean Boulevard with formalities commencing at 1:30 pm. Admission will be free for […]

Continuity + Music with Black Zebra Continuity, the National Gallery of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary exhibition, closes this Sunday September 29, 2024 with Continuity + Music and all are welcome to join. The closing event will begin at 1:30 pm at 12 Ocean Boulevard and features a performance by Black Zebra’s Wayne McGregor and David Lazarus. Following the musical performance there will […]

Our Phone Lines Are Up We’re pleased to announce that phone lines at the National Gallery of Jamaica are back up and running. After facing issues following the passage of hurricane Beryl, our team has worked assiduously with our service provider to restore connectivity, and we are once again able to take your calls. Thank you for your patience and […]

Ashley James, PhD: Guest Curator for the 2024 Kingston Biennial The National Gallery of Jamaica is excited to officially introduce Ashley James, PhD, as the Guest Curator of the Kingston Biennial 2024. Anticipated to be a closing highlight of the NGJ’s 50th anniversary year, the Kingston Biennial is set to open on December 15, 2024. The exhibition, titled Green X Gold, will concern environment, nature, […]

Independence Day Greetings from Our Acting Senior Director On this joyous occasion of Jamaica’s 62nd Independence, we at the National Gallery of Jamaica extend our heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Jamaicans. As we celebrate under the theme “Jamaica 62 One Love…..To the World,” let us reflect on our rich heritage, vibrant culture, and the remarkable strides we have made as a […]

Holiday Closure The National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed on Thursday, August 1, 2024 and Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in observance of Emancipation Day and Independence Day respectively.  The gallery will be open all other days in accordance with our regular opening hours. Please also note that our phones are still down. We apologise for the […]