The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) invites the public to The Curators Talk: Of Wood & Water and Creative Exchange - a moderated discussion taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the National Gallery of Jamaica, 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston. – at Jamaica

On Thursday, August 27, 2026, the National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed to the public to facilitate a private function. Regular opening hours will resume on Friday, August 28, 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Today, we celebrate Jamaica's 64th year of Independence under the theme, "United in Celebrating Resilience." Happy Independence Day, Jamaica! 🇯🇲

Today we commemorate Emancipation Day, and as we do so let us honour those who fought tirelessly for our freedom. May this day inspire us to remember our shared history, celebrate our cultural heritage, and continue building a better future.

Celebrate Emancipation and Independence with the NGJ Gift Shop's Emancipendence Summer Sale! From 31 July to 7 August 2026, enjoy 15% off selected items and special discounted bundle offers. Visit the Gift Shop and discover the perfect piece to take home.

Join us on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the National Gallery of Jamaica at 1:30 p.m. for "At, Music and Independence". Details here: nationalgalleryofjamaica.wor…

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.

Opening June 28: ARAVARA, an audiovisual exhibition presented by the National Gallery of Jamaica and KADIST, curated by Yina Jiménez Suriel. Featuring ten moving image works, the exhibition explores time, memory, progress, and the futures we imagine. Free admission

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!

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, June 14, 2026, for the soft opening of the exhibition "Of Wood and Water: The Scotia Bank Collection". The formalities will begin at 1:30PM and doors will be open from 10:00AM-4:00PM. Admission is free.

In partnership with @scotiabankjam , the NGJ presents "Of Wood and Water: The Scotiabank Collection" on Sunday, June 14, 2026 here at 12 Ocean Boulevard, Downtown Kingston Image detail: @myrieoliver "Where I Stand" (2024) – at Jamaica

Happy Labour Day from the National Gallery of Jamaica. Today we take the time to acknowledge the progress made in workers rights, but also to tend to and beautify our communities as we take pride in our surroundings. Walk good and have a productive day.

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who have raised us, nurtured us, and been steadfast, irreplaceable figures in our lives. Whether by birth or by choice, you are essential to the lives of those you have helped shape and grow. Today is one of many days on which you are acknowledged

The Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica extend their warmest wishes for a blessed and meaningful Easter season in 2026.

The National Gallery of Jamaica wishes to announce that it will be closed in observance of Good Friday on April 3, 2026 and Easter Monday on April 6, 2026. We will resume our usual operations on Tuesday April 7, 2026.

Join us on March 29, 2026 at 1:30PM for “One Nation, New Symbols: The Finale” as we close the exhibition and announce the Viewers’ Choice Award winner. Final viewing, music by Fatalic Sounds, poetry by RassRod & treats by Häagen-Dazs. 📍: 12 Ocean Blvd 🚪: Free admission – at Jamaica

Women appear in many forms in art: as mothers, creators, subjects, symbols & forces of imagination. These works remind us there is no single way to represent women. We celebrate the complexity, strength & creativity of women, & the many ways their stories are told through art.

Cast your ballots! You are invited to take part in celebrating artistic excellence within the One Nation New Symbols exhibition by casting their vote. Voting opens today, February 27, 2026, and will run through March 15, 2026. #ngj #OneNationNewSymbols #art #vote – at Jamaica

Ready to decide the winner? Vote in the “One Nation, New Symbols Viewers’ Choice Award” and help choose which featured artist takes home JMD $200,000. Voting opens Friday, February 27, 2026. Details soon. Award sponsored by Häagen-Dazs.