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.

Closure Notice The National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed on August 29, 2025 due to an unforeseen event.