National Museum Jamaica

20/10/2026

All are welcome.

08/10/2026

Tune in today to this virtual presentation on Acij Jmb YouTube channel. Not one to miss!

07/09/2026

A Ordnance Officer was a member of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) or the historic Board of Ordnance, responsible for supplying, maintaining, and repairing weapons, am******on, vehicles, and clothing for the British Army. These officers were essential for logistics and managing equipment from procurement to field maintenance.

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

Please enjoy this video on the national treasures of the Kingdom and Benin researched and narrated by Stephanie Rose of National Museum Jamaica.

09/06/2026

. Thank you to Christel House Jamaica for having us to highlight to your 700 students the theme for International Museum Day 2026 "Museums Uniting a Divided World." We showcased various artefacts from different countries and ethnic groups globally such as: Lebanese, African, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, European, East Indian from the National Collection.

15/05/2026

National Museum Jamaica and our Satellite museums and invites everyone in the observance of International Museum Day (IMD) on 18 May 2026, which the International Council of Museums International Council of Museums - ICOM hosts annually. The day will include a free Symposium in Kingston and entry will be free all day to all our museum spaces in Kingston, Montego Bay and Spanish Town.

Please see flyer for additional information

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13/05/2026

National Museum Jamaica and The Institute of Jamaica invites you to participate in the observance of International Museum Day (IMD) on 18 May 2026, which the International Council of Museums - ICOM hosts annually.

This year’s theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” explores the vital role museums and other cultural spaces play as bridges across cultural, social, and geopolitical divides. It highlights how museums foster dialogue, inclusion, understanding, and peace, both locally and globally, while also marking ICOM’s 80th.

All are welcome to attend this face-to-face presentation.

08/05/2026

Hahom (Thanks) to Kasike Nibonri Kaiman (Cheif), Kasikeiani (Chieftainess) Ronalda, and Kasikerahuto (Daughter of Chief) Tanama-Areyto, from for having two short sessions with new staff of the and students from in honouring and remembering our Taino ancestors on Taino Day which is commemorated on May 5th.

06/05/2026

Thank you Harbour View Primary School for inviting us to Read Across Jamaica Day. It was a fun day with inspiring stories "Audrey's Tree House" "Little Red Dragon" and "This Is My Family".