A Message for the New Year As we move into 2026, we approach the New Year with strength, resilience, and hope. The year 2025 brought significant challenges and upheaval, and in the months ahead we remain committed to recovering, rebuilding, and emerging stronger than before. May 2026 be a year of healing for Jamaica and our cultural community.

Season’s Greetings from the NGJ Season’s Greetings to All, from the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica. As we enter this holiday season, cherishing those we hold dear, we continue to stand in support of those affected by the passing of hurricane Melissa. We offer assistance where we can, in the ways that we […]

Holiday Hours This holiday season, the National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed on the following dates in observance of public holidays. Regular opening hours will be maintained outside of these dates.

In Memoriam: Mazola Wa Mwashighadi (1964 – 2025) The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Mazola Wa Mwashighadi (Patrick Mwashighadi Mazola), a multi-disciplinary artist based in Treasure Beach, Jamaica. His expansive practice encompassed sculpture, painting, collage, jewellery, textiles, and more. Born in Taitā-Taveta District, Kenya, Mazola descended […]

Phishing Warning The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) has been made aware of artists being contacted via email with offers of exhibition opportunities and the sale of artworks.  Please note that official communications from the NGJ will only be sent from info@natgalja.org.jm, educate@natgalja.org.jm, or other email addresses using the @natgalja.org.jm domain. Additionally, the NGJ operates as an […]

Join Our Hurricane Melissa Donation Drive The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), through its western branch, National Gallery West (NGW), is launching a donation drive to assist persons in Montego Bay who have been affected by Hurricane Melissa. Western Jamaica was among the hardest hit by the storm, and Montego Bay, St. James has experienced extensive damage. The Montego Bay Cultural […]

Phone Lines Have Been Restored We’re pleased to share that the National Gallery of Jamaica’s phone lines have been fully restored. You may now contact us through our regular landline numbers during normal business hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding.