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The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands

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Contemporary museum showcasing local artwork & traditional crafts, plus lectures & special events. People often mention free, gallery, beautiful, great,


Address

Esterly Tibbetts Hwy, Cayman Islands

Website

www.nationalgallery.org.ky

Contact

+1 345-945-8111

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (124 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: free (8) gallery (7) beautiful (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Joe S. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome place for island art. Staff is very friendly and the place is free to visit. Highly recommended.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marina M. 2 years ago on Google
    Free Gallery👍. Great local work and beautiful garden.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Justin F. 11 months ago on Google
    Small but amazing quality! Definitely worth a visit. We loved seeing the local art. The garden outside is also very minimalistic and beautiful. It’s a very nice change from the sand and heat! Clean, air conditioned and beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aleta B. 1 year ago on Google
    The experience was quite pleasant. It's free to enter, which is very nice. The items on display are very limited, but nothing short of interesting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deirdre J. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, gorgeous grounds, and a great place to take your children to learn more about the art and history of the Cayman Islands.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rachaelann Yoder K. 1 year ago on Google
    This was an amazing art museum! I’m not the biggest art lover but all of the art was really cool to look at. Plus there is no admission price and you can’t beat free entertainment!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michaelo M. 1 year ago on Google
    i had an amazing time and experience at this gallery. it was a great way to end my time here of over 2 months working in the cayman islands! not only does it give you a great perspective and insight into the culture and people of the cayman islands, but their exhibits are perfectly curated with flavours that can appeal to anyones taste in art, and thats how you know they care. the staff were super accommodating and welcoming. i hope that the art scene here keeps booming because there is a lot of talent and prospect at a place like this. all the different cultures and perspectives that come with that to influence. i encourage any locals and visitors of the islands to check this place out if they haven't yet. its great for families, or solo wanderers like my self. after checking out all three galleries be sure to take some time and walk in the garden out back its beautiful! thank you for your time!

  • 5/5 Edythe C. 5 months ago on Google
    Very nice exhibits! Worth a look. Very enjoyable!

  • 5/5 Nari K. 4 months ago on Google
    Small but impressive art gallery! Can be done in an hour or so! The lower level has exhibits that are temporary and rotating. The upper level - permanent e exhibits by Cayman Islands artists. Both are impressive. The nicest thing is that the art represents local life and history of the islands through the ages! There is a sad undercurrent of sadness brought on by development and loss of the older ways of life! Would love to recommend this to anyone. Plus it's all free!

  • 5/5 Justin 1 year ago on Google
    Caught the last day of an incredible contemporary pop art exhibition. Nice but small permanent collection.

  • 5/5 Ana-Carita M. 1 year ago on Google
    A highlight of my time on Grand Cayman. Free admission, dead quiet in the afternoon that I went, incredible pieces that provided historical context and richness to my experience on the island. Definitely worth making a stop in.

  • 5/5 M D. 1 year ago on Google
    Gallery is wonderful. It's free, but they appreciate donations. National collection is inspiring.

  • 5/5 Anastasia T. 1 year ago on Google
    Small and cute gallery, takes 30 min to go around the whole place, has a cute gift shop as well. Highly recommend as a fun and quick thing to do while on the island and it’s FREE

  • 4/5 Sarah 1 year ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my visit on a Saturday morning. The panels were informative and the two temporary exhibitions were thought-provoking. I hope to experience the biennial. Thanks

  • 5/5 Adam W. 1 year ago on Google
    Modern, spacious and full of local Caymanian artists as well as a special exhibition on rotation every few months. A great, free way (donation or/and buy something from the gift shop always welcome) to delve into Caymanian culture.

  • 4/5 Bill M. 1 year ago on Google
    Quality permanent exhibition upstairs. Liked the mix of art from different generations. Very friendly staff. There is a sweet little store too.

  • 5/5 Ric C. 1 year ago on Google
    The arts that is displayed is amazing. One in particular that stood out was a piece of work made with postage stamps. Looking at it carefully or through a camera lens you could very clearly see that it was a parrot. The lady working the front desk was super friendly too and made us feel very welcome. Nice job!

  • 5/5 Rhon R. 6 years ago on Google
    1st purpose built gallery in the Caribbean. The architecture is contemporary and Caymanian. Surrounded by greenery this is a great venue for anything!

  • 5/5 Deyanira H. 3 years ago on Google
    Three beautiful exhibitions worthwhile seeing, I particularly enjoyed the jurassic one mainly composed of animals carved out of pieces of driftwood. Go take a look and don't forget to leave at donation as entrance is free!

  • 3/5 Rick J. 7 years ago on Google
    National art gallery of the Cayman islands, worth a pit stop when it rains. Entrance is free and you have two floors of art to have look at as well as the gardens

  • 5/5 Sam B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting gallery with modern architecture and a large collection. Everything was simple from the staff to the floor plan. Very clean and green. Customer service is awesome. Would highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Sharon H. 2 years ago on Google
    I love visiting the gallery every year when we come to the island. Always a delight to see the local art and the featured artists work.

  • 5/5 Daniel G. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the opportunity to play there and it was amazing. Such a beautiful place. I haven’t been there before. Their staff is super nice and professional. They even helped me with an issue with my car! Amazing. Fully recommended.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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