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Institute of Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica
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Ranked #14 of 22 attractions in Kingston
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: Jamaican cultural powerhouse, funding and organizing some of the nation's most important exhibits in natural history, history and art.
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

I great place but best to call and book a guide and see what displays they have on. Liberty Hall also falls under them...and that is the best place to visit.....a multi media facility and brilliantly done! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

May seem a little run down and not in an area that many tourists visit, but bear with it and find some excellent exhibitions More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2010

I went here the last 2 days- mostly to the National Library that's part of the Institute, but located next door. The Library has a good number of documents and archives from the 20th Century, but I think earlier ones will be in the National Archives in Spanish Town. The Institute has a few different exhibits in it. I saw... More

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