The increasing number of art galleries in Montego Bay makes a distinct statement about this city.

That is, the culture of the people is richly represented in the art forms made available to locals and tourists.

You may be familiar with the typical night out on the town to witness the best in popular dance, song, and fashion.

But let’s dare you to explore Montego Bay's many historical sites, museums, and art galleries. It’s a guarantee that you’ll never be bored.

Each art gallery preserves the rich history and culture of the Caribbean through the showcasing of the finest visual art pieces.

Here are a few recommended art galleries that you should visit.

National Gallery West

The National Gallery of Jamaica, operates an arm at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, with permanent and temporary exhibitions.


National Gallery West is located in the domed building at the back of the Centre and offers four exhibitions per year.

Guided tours are recommended for parties that include children.


In this way, the experience is not only entertaining for them but also educational.


Special packages are available for children's art classes and art education programs.

Tel: (876) 971-3920


Aah … Ras Natango Garden and Gallery

Ahhh… Ras Natango Gallery and Garden has always had a special, unique atmosphere. In 1988, Ian Williams (Ras Natango) purchased the land that would later hold ahhh... solely for the view.


After years of pursuing his art, the land was terraced and a gallery was built on it. Ras is self-taught and prefers to work in acrylics.


His art is now in every hotel Riu on the island, and in private collections in over 17 countries.

Tel: (876) 578-2582


Gallery of West Indian Art

This gallery provides a mixed exhibition of collected and sold Haitian paintings, Jamaican paintings, and Cuban paintings for almost 50 years. The collection is large and varied in style and theme.


Therefore, you can easily spend three or more hours in this gallery without noticing where the time went.

The gallery carries works by early Jamaican and Haitian Intuitive painters, like Albert Artwell and Prosper Pierre Louis, and Haitian and Jamaican Masters, such as Seymour Etienne Bottex and Carl Abrahams.

Tel: (876) 952 4547 Gallery
Tel: (876) 871 8103 Mobile


Elgo’s Art Gallery

The best works of internationally-acclaimed Jamaican artist Errol "Elgo" Lewis are featured at this art gallery.


The Kingston native is known globally as one of the greatest Caribbean artists who had the privilege of meeting HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

His work, exhibited in various parts of the world, has won over the full endorsement of local government leaders.


So, much so, he was one of the few Jamaicans to officially meet the HRH Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 while she was visiting Jamaica.

Saba Art Gallery

The Saba Art Gallery is fairly new.


It was founded in 2002 with the idea to display a wide variety of local, regional, and international art including sculptures, ceramics, and fine art in watercolors, pen, and ink, acrylics and oils.

In addition to the art pieces on display, custom framing of your favorite images is offered here.


The price for this service is so affordable, it’s a steal!

Tel: (876) 940-1011

The next time you are in Montego Bay, make it a date and visit one of these art galleries.


Frankly, nowhere on the island has such a concentration of things to do for visitors to Jamaica.