National Gallery of Jamaica

Located at the entrance to the Kingston waterfront on Ocean Boulevard, the National Gallery of Jamaica houses the Caribbean's most comprehensive collection of Jamaican and Caribbean art. The permanent collection spans five centuries - from Taino carvings and colonial-period portraits through the nationalist art movement of the 1930s-40s to contemporary installations. Key works include Edna Manley's Negro Aroused (1935), a defining piece of Caribbean modernism, and significant collections by Barrington Watson, Albert Huie, and the Jamaican Intuitive artists including Mallica 'Kapo' Reynolds. Rotating exhibitions showcase emerging Jamaican and Caribbean artists. The gallery operates as a department of the Institute of Jamaica and charges a modest admission fee. Plan for 1-2 hours to see the main galleries. The ground-floor Mutual Life Gallery hosts temporary shows. The building sits adjacent to the waterfront promenade and is within walking distance of the Kingston cruise port and National Heroes Park. Note: the gallery address is technically in the waterfront zone, but it pairs easily with a New Kingston itinerary. Aurum Transfers delivers you from Norman Manley Airport in about 45 minutes for $110 for up to four guests.