Art Galleries & Museums

The art galleries, museums and gardens of Jamaica offer a glimpse into the history, culture and vibe of Jamaican culture. The Arawaks, Spaniards, British, Chinese, Indians and Africans have all influenced our culture, tradition, customs and beliefs. A good place to begin the journey of understanding this vibrant and diverse country is with the art galleries, museums and gardens.

Trench Town Cultural Center

Bob Marley lovers will want to visit the Culture Yard in the legendary downtown area of Trenchtown. It is Marley’s teenage home, the actual tenement yard he sang about…

Bob Marley Museum

“Feel dem spirit….” as the Wailers sang. Bob Marley lovers seldom miss this essential visit, one of the island’s most popular destinations. The Bob Marley Museum is located in…

The National Gallery

Set in downtown Kingston’s dynamic, rapidly reviving waterfront area, the National Gallery’s exciting collection of multi-media Caribbean art is worth the 45-minute drive down the mountain. Founded in 1975,…

The Olympia Gallery

Kingston’s largest private exhibition space, an octagonal two-level gallery beneath a clear domed roof, specializes in Caribbean artists working in several media. An art lovers’ quiet haven, The Olympia…