The 30th Art of Reggae Exhibition Closes with a Charity Auction The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), in collaboration with the International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC), is pleased to announce the upcoming Art of Reggae Exhibition Auction, taking place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 12 Ocean Boulevard, Downtown Kingston. The auction will begin at 12 noon, led by auctioneer Douglas Reid, artist and owner of […]

Save the Date because Auction Day is coming Have you visited “The 30th Art of Reggae Exhibition”? Spotted a poster you’d love to hang on your wall? Now’s your chance! Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025Time: Starts at 12 noon Featuring music by the Alpha School of Music — all proceeds go to support their incredible work. All 100 posters will be up for […]

Parting Ways: Kingston Biennial 2024 Closes with Choir Performance and Final Tour The National Gallery of Jamaica invites you to Parting Ways: Green X Gold + The KC Chapel Choir, the closing event of the exhibition Kingston Biennial 2024: Green X Gold. The event will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 12 Ocean Boulevard. Formalities will begin at 1:30 PM and will feature a special […]

Happy Fathers’ Day Happy Father’s Day from the National Gallery of Jamaica Today, we celebrate and give thanks to the men who have fathered or played a fatherly role in our lives.⁣ Your love, guidance, and support uplift those around you, and we honour all that you have done — and continue to do. Artwork: Rose Murray – […]

Submissions are Closed Submissions for One Nation, New Symbols are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application.

Closure Notice: Maintenance Please be advised that the National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed to the public on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to facilitate necessary building maintenance. The NGJ will resume regular opening hours on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Happy Labour Day Happy Labour Day! This Labour Day, we turn our attention to the environment under the theme: “Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future.” With this year’s slogan, “Jamaica Nice, Protect Wi Paradise,” we’re reminded of the deep connection between our national pride and the land we call home. It’s a message that resonates […]

Labour Day Closure To our valued customers the National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed this Friday, May 23, 2025 in observation of Labour Day. We will resume our regular opening hours on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

International Museum Day 2025 ICOM’s (@ICOMOfficiel) annual celebration of museums is here again, and this year’s theme, “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities”, couldn’t be more timely. At the National Gallery of Jamaica, we recognise the powerful role museums play in navigating change and inspiring dialogue. As Jamaica continues to evolve socially, politically, and economically, how do […]

“Can You Find It?” – An NGJ Instagram Scavenger Hunt for International Museum Day 2025 To celebrate International Museum Day 2025 on Sunday May 18, 2025, the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) invites you to participate in a special online event: “Can You Find It?”, an Instagram scavenger hunt that turns your screen time into art time. Inspired by this year’s theme, The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities, […]