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National Museum Jamaica

Tourist attraction History museum Ethnographic museum

Center for research & artifact exhibitions on Jamaica's ethnographic history & contemporary life. People often mention history,


Address

10 - 16 East St, Kingston, Jamaica

Website

museums-ioj.org.jm

Contact

+1 876-922-3795

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (60 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Sidonie J. 7 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    This was the Maroon and Morant Bay Rebellion museum. Visiting here gives the impression that a country with such a rich and diverse culture and history was actually small, uninteresting and depressing. Add to that the fact that the space was too small and unorganised, means they have a far way to go to make it a viable resource.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shan C. 6 years ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Historical as well as medicinal benefits exhibitions were being showcased. Very informative and thought provoking pieces. I enjoyed my time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sonya A. 7 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    The tour was great a wonderful trip down memory lane our tourguide did a great job
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A G M. 1 year ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Was excellent, I like to travel to different countries learning the history. Our guide was excellent and well knowledge. She made sure that included everyone Well done
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 blackchiney04 11 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    boring conserving they never told us 1 part was been refurbished after paying the money
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dmitry 3 months ago on Google • 109 reviews New
    The museum gives a nice overview of Jamaican history. Taino and african objects are especially interesting.

  • 5/5 Mula Genius E. 4 years ago on Google
    Good exhibit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Janice B. 4 years ago on Google
    Educational
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jean L. 7 years ago on Google
    Also called the Institute of Jamaica ... This is a treasure trove of Jamaican History.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Andy C. 6 years ago on Google
    Lots of artifacts
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marion P. 11 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Totally worth it of you ask Ayana to guide you through the history museum. We really enjoyed it, thank you very much !

  • 4/5 Sanique R. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    I had a guided tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and sought to engage a child I had brought who was not in the least bit interested 😆

  • 5/5 Lissie R. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Loved this place and Ayana as a guide, learned so much about the culture and history of Jamaica, definitely worth your time :)

  • 2/5 Phase 2. 4 years ago on Google
    dnt be closed on a Saturday man, its like one a the only chances I got

  • 4/5 Noel P. 4 years ago on Google
    interesting place to go

  • 4/5 Zoe G. 5 years ago on Google
    It is a good experience and the tour was interesting

  • 5/5 Ac F. 5 years ago on Google
    Is there any information on Thomas Wildman of Newstead joined in 1816

  • 2/5 YKRayRay V. 4 years ago on Google
    Don't know I have not been there

  • 1/5 Sasha 1 year ago on Google
    Expensive ticket. Very few items on display. Tour guide skipped half if exhibition.

  • 5/5 GEORGE A S. 5 years ago on Google
    What a great place to visit

  • 5/5 Mark S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good Electric youth

  • 5/5 Tyrone Barnett (. 1 year ago on Google
    If you haven't been there yet, what's wrong with you..

  • 5/5 Richard S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great High School Championship

  • 4/5 Jerry I. 6 years ago on Google
    Friendly workers, cool atmosphere.

  • 3/5 Alan M. 4 years ago on Google
    Needs more promotional litterature

  • 4/5 Bradley B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good experience

  • 5/5 Tiffany Hamilton (. 5 years ago on Google
    I went there for ‘Old Story Time’ and it was an amazing experience.

  • 5/5 TheBsmith 4 years ago on Google
    It was great

  • 5/5 Tia M. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome art! Please continue to keep this great facility open and available.

  • 4/5 Jumping J. 4 years ago on Google
    Various historical and cultural artifacts. Very informative. The music section is filled with west African items

  • 5/5 Jadaan D. 7 years ago on Google
    Perfect exhibitions for Jamaican culture

  • 5/5 Joe p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place to learn historical stories Beliefs, culture, traditions The way of life of local people in Jamaica Can be systematic all around To understand the role of Jamaica As part of the British Commonwealth During the world war Making it more visible to Jamaica's important role Like never before (Original) สถานที่เรียนรู้เรื่องราวทางประวัติศาสตร์ ความเชื่อ วัฒนธรรมประเพณี วิถีชีวิตของผู้คนท้องถิ่นจาไมก้า ได้อย่างเป็นระบบรอบด้าน ทำให้เข้าใจบทบาทของประเทศจาไมก้า ในฐานะเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของ British Commonwealth ในระหว่างสงครามโลก ทำให้มองเห็นบทบาทความสำคัญของจาไมก้ามากขึ้น อย่างที่ไม่เคยนึกถึงมาก่อน

  • 3/5 Shaun B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great works of art.

  • 3/5 Jealisa S. 4 years ago on Google
    Loads of info about Jamaican culture and history.

  • 5/5 Kevon C. 5 years ago on Google
    Great knowledge

  • 5/5 Filled To F. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing information

  • 4/5 Jovani. 7 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Information was available however the country needs to invest more in the national museum, although not many Jamaicans are that interested in their history
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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