5 Must Visit Museums and Galleries in Jamaica
All India, 28th August 2014: Jamaica, known for its legendary beaches, stunning vistas and vibrant nighlife is also celebrated for its rich culture. The island country has numerous repositories of artistic treasures that display everything from exuberant folk art, prints, paintings and sculptures. There is no better way to immerse yourself in Jamaican culture than on a visit to one of the many museums and galleries of the island.
Bob Marley Museum, Kingston: The King of Reggae music and still to this day the most influential musician to come out of Jamaica is the legend, Bob Marley and a trip to Kingston is not complete without a visit to Bob Marley Museum. Brilliant red, green and yellow colours decorate the exterior of the creaky wooden house on 56 Hope Road where the museum is located. The main museum displays the life and achievements of this phenomenal musician through artifacts, memorabilia, numerous writings, photographs and other head-turning mementos. The museum also features an 80-seat theatre, a photographic gallery to see every aspect of the legends life and Legend Café to have a sumptous meal.
Fort Charles Maritime Museum, Port Royal: Undoubtedly one of the islands most captivating historical sites, Port Royal was one of the largest towns in the English colonies during the late 17th Century. Due to its prime geographic location in the middle of the Caribbean, the town was once a haven for buccaneers and pirates. The marvelous Fort Charles Maritime Museum traces Jamaicas relationship with the sea from the time of the indigenous Tainos to the development of Jamaican maritime history. It contains a miscellany of things from the heyday of the Royal Navy including a scale model of the fort and models of ships of past eras.
The National Gallery of Jamaica, Kingston: Established in the year 1974, The National Gallery of Jamaica is the islands premier art collection. It is located in the commercial and cultural center on the Kingston harbour. The gallery is a home to a comprehensive collection of early, modern and contemporary art from Jamaica along with smaller Caribbean and international holdings. The National Gallery also has an active exhibition programme, which includes retrospectives of work by major Jamaican artists.
Harmony Hall, Ocho Rios: Harmony Hall located 4 miles from Ocho Rios, is a gallery-cum-restaurant. The gallery features historical architecture combined with modern fine art. Built in the mid 19th century as a Methodist manse, it is one of Jamaicas most beautiful buildings and has received international acclaim as an art and craft galllery. The gallery also has a gift shop which includes a range of prints, ceramics, books, etc. The visitors can also enjoy the award-winning cuisine at Toscaninis authentic Italian restaurant, ensuring a tranquil, hassle-free experience.
Institute of Jamaica, Kingston: Institute of Jamaica is the storehouse of Jamaicas natural history. Established in 1879, the organisation was the first of its kind in the Caribbean. Over the years it has developed into the most significant cultural, artistic and scientific organisation in Jamaica. Among the items on display are fauna and flora indigenous to the island.
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About Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaicas national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbeans Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2013. Also in 2013, Jamaica earned the WTAs vote for the Worlds Leading Cruise Destination, Caribbeans Leading Destination and Caribbeans Leading Cruise Destination for the seventh consecutive year. Additionally, the Historic Falmouth Cruise Port was recognized as the World’s Leading Tourism Development Project while Ocho Rios was named the Caribbeans Leading Cruise Port and Sangster International Airport was voted the Caribbeans Leading Airport. In Canada, Jamaica was voted the Favourite Honeymoon Destination by Travel Agents.
JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Delhi and Tokyo.
For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTBs Web site at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitjamaica, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/visitjamaicanow, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/visitjamaica, on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/myjamaica, or on YouTube at www.youtube.com/myjamaicajtb. View the JTB blog at www.islandbuzzjamaica.com.
For Further Information, please contact:
Jamaica Tourist Board
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Ms. Mariya Kapadia | 022 24981777 | Email: visitjamaica@gmail.com
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