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National Gallery

12 Ocean Blvd., Kingston, Jamaica
876-922-1561
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Ranked #1 of 2 shopping in Kingston
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Art Galleries
Description: A gallery specializing in Jamaican art from the 1920s to the present, with a particularly strong collection of Edna Manley's sculpture.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

The exhibitions were excellent and full of interesting information. The artists work were of a high quality and very inspiring.. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Just went to the exhibit...and it is a must see for everyone..great works over the past 50 years. They also have other great rooms to see...but I was blown away with the particular one. Go to Moby Dick for lunch after! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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Very well presented and professionally done. Beautiful displays of Jamaican art through history. Small gift shop which has prints and small items for sale, there's also a coffee shop. The facility is in the heart of downtown Kingston by the waterfront. It is safe to visit during the day, and there is a noticeable police presence in the area. A... More

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Kingston, Jamaica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Current exhibition is fascinating - hundreds of paintings by Jamaica's leading artist Barrington who's work is very colourful and combines a huge mixture of styles. More

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Baltimore, MD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

I didn't know what to expect when I went to the Gallery. It was a pleasant surprise. There is a wide selection of artwork from many Jamaican artists. More

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New Hope, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2011
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We spent a pleasant couple of hours here. The art ranges from a few pre-Columbian Taino Native American pieces to modern Jamaican art. Much of the art is not surprisingly very colorful. The museum includes an extensive collection of Edna Manley's paintings and sculptures, including prototypes for the "Negro Aroused" statue, which stands proudly at Kingston Harbor. The charge was... More

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Los Angeles, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011
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I visited the National Art Gallery several years ago and enjoyed it....so this year (May 2011), I wanted to go back again. I did just that, and to my surprise they have made this place even nicer than it was before. There's now a little coffee shop on the premises, as well as a very nice gift/book shop. I thoroughly... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2010
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Great experience and insight into Jamaican art, culture and heritage. Worth the trip! More

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