Montego Bay Cultural Centre

Montego Bay Cultural Centre is located downtown bustling Montego Bay overlooking Sam Sharpe Square which is quite relevant. There is a small admission fee, this former courthouse and former council offices now house Jamaican past, it is a museum to Jamaicas past and depicts Jamaica origins and Jamaican fight and discovery by Christopher Columbus though to Slavery and the horrific way slaves were treated and many died, it charts the abolition of slavery, Sam Sharpe was prevalent in this, it charts the afterlife and struggles to what is now independent and tourist attraction and destination Jamaica, there is lots of art and artistic items of great interest and value. In a separate section is the Rastafarianism, it’s origin from Ethiopia, it’s rise in Jamaica, the lifestyle, its path in music, it’s leader Haile Selassie and it’s growth around the world and the persecution of Rastas, it was definitely an eye opening experience. If in Montego Bay this is definitely a place to visit and immerse yourself in Jamaican history which is interesting and the aspects of Jamaican life and culture.

Nice Museum located in the middle of Montego Bay town. Has a lot of information on Jamaican history and the arts. The arts area is separate form the historic area which I think is good. I think the Art area could have more information and history but the historical area was great with informatuon and it had a great collection of historical artifax etc...gift shop has nice stuff but I don't think they showcase it well. Prices are average and they do a local rate which is great. Overall definitely somewhere to visit if on the area.

I went inside the cultural center for many purposes, the most important being seeking relief from afternoon heat..lol.. The purchase items in the gift shop were reasonably priced. There were some galleries under renovation but for the admission price and wealth of information, I was happy with my visit. I learned about Rastafarian culture and religion here, something that I was very curious about while on my travels in Jamaica. The history exhibits were interesting as well, I didn't know much about enslaved history in the Carribean. Outside the cultural center there is a square, great for people watching and juicy jamaican patty purchases.

A great place to visit, both for local and international people to view and get understanding of our history. A lot happened in the city of Mobay to a group of people here, and I think this gallery holds goodness and has a greater potential to rise the city up through education and participation. The layout of artifacts and written descriptions are very helpful. We get to see some of the tools and devices used on or by us as a people during the slavery. Uplifting stories as well. There's a section dedicated to rasrafari. A monument with names of fighters And an art gallery with works by many popular Jamaicans and more. Theres a charge to go in at the moment. $500. Ja. Yea, enjoy.

This place was such a little nugget of gold!! There was a photo exhibit on the top floor. Our guide was one of the artists so her descriptions of the works, both her own and the other artists, were very informative and insightful. Her answers to questions were reflective and well thought out. There were 2 additional exhibition rooms downstairs- one of them had a historical exhibit focused on Montego Bay but included Jamaica in general. It started from the beginning with the indigenous people of the island through colonization and slavery to emancipation and independence. We had a guide who talked us through the exhibit which was good for us as we had kids with us so it brought the pictures and artifacts to life. But if you have time, dont bother with the guided tour and just read it yourself. In the other room was a rastafari exhibit which was so fantastic. It also took you from the beginnings through to modern day. The exhibit tied in the history of the island with the rastafari movement and way of life. Again if you have time and are not with young kids, don't bother with the guided tour. We spent quite a bit of time there and would have stayed longer had we not been on our way to the airport.

Very friendly staff. I had a cool conversation with them, which is always appreciated. So you get more insights and as a solo traveler you especially enjoy every conversation :) The story that the museum tell, is horrific and very inspiring at the same time. There are a lot of interesting objects and texts. You can also visit the arts exhibition with the admission fee (1400 JAD) which is cool.

A lovely place for anyone interested in Jamaican history and art, smack in the middle of the Sam Sharpe Square town centre. The Cultural Centre is home to National Gallery West, a smaller branch of the National Gallery in Kingston which often exchange collections to share art between both cities. There's also the National Museum with a chronological walk through history from the Tainos to post-colonial Jamaica, and on the day I visited there were the temporary exhibits of Due West highlighting Western artists, and a Rastafari Tribute. Cost $500jmd for adults, $250 for senior citizens, $100, $150 and $200 for primary, secondary and tertiary students for access to the whole building.

Very informative museum about Jamaica's history. It has a history exhibit, a Rasta exhibit, and a small art gallery. AC is a nice perk.

Montego Bay Cultural Centre is located downtown bustling Montego Bay overlooking Sam Sharpe Square which is quite relevant. There is a small admission fee, this former courthouse and former council offices now house Jamaican past, it is a museum to Jamaicas past and depicts Jamaica origins and Jamaican fight and discovery by Christopher Columbus though to Slavery and the horrific way slaves were treated and many died, it charts the abolition of slavery, Sam Sharpe was prevalent in this, it charts the afterlife and struggles to what is now independent and tourist attraction and destination Jamaica, there is lots of art and artistic items of great interest and value. In a separate section is the Rastafarianism, it’s origin from Ethiopia, it’s rise in Jamaica, the lifestyle, its path in music, it’s leader Haile Selassie and it’s growth around the world and the persecution of Rastas, it was definitely an eye opening experience. If in Montego Bay this is definitely a place to visit and immerse yourself in Jamaican history which is interesting and the aspects of Jamaican life and culture.

Nice Museum located in the middle of Montego Bay town. Has a lot of information on Jamaican history and the arts. The arts area is separate form the historic area which I think is good. I think the Art area could have more information and history but the historical area was great with informatuon and it had a great collection of historical artifax etc...gift shop has nice stuff but I don't think they showcase it well. Prices are average and they do a local rate which is great. Overall definitely somewhere to visit if on the area.

I went inside the cultural center for many purposes, the most important being seeking relief from afternoon heat..lol.. The purchase items in the gift shop were reasonably priced. There were some galleries under renovation but for the admission price and wealth of information, I was happy with my visit. I learned about Rastafarian culture and religion here, something that I was very curious about while on my travels in Jamaica. The history exhibits were interesting as well, I didn't know much about enslaved history in the Carribean. Outside the cultural center there is a square, great for people watching and juicy jamaican patty purchases.

A great place to visit, both for local and international people to view and get understanding of our history. A lot happened in the city of Mobay to a group of people here, and I think this gallery holds goodness and has a greater potential to rise the city up through education and participation. The layout of artifacts and written descriptions are very helpful. We get to see some of the tools and devices used on or by us as a people during the slavery. Uplifting stories as well. There's a section dedicated to rasrafari. A monument with names of fighters And an art gallery with works by many popular Jamaicans and more. Theres a charge to go in at the moment. $500. Ja. Yea, enjoy.

This place was such a little nugget of gold!! There was a photo exhibit on the top floor. Our guide was one of the artists so her descriptions of the works, both her own and the other artists, were very informative and insightful. Her answers to questions were reflective and well thought out. There were 2 additional exhibition rooms downstairs- one of them had a historical exhibit focused on Montego Bay but included Jamaica in general. It started from the beginning with the indigenous people of the island through colonization and slavery to emancipation and independence. We had a guide who talked us through the exhibit which was good for us as we had kids with us so it brought the pictures and artifacts to life. But if you have time, dont bother with the guided tour and just read it yourself. In the other room was a rastafari exhibit which was so fantastic. It also took you from the beginnings through to modern day. The exhibit tied in the history of the island with the rastafari movement and way of life. Again if you have time and are not with young kids, don't bother with the guided tour. We spent quite a bit of time there and would have stayed longer had we not been on our way to the airport.

Very friendly staff. I had a cool conversation with them, which is always appreciated. So you get more insights and as a solo traveler you especially enjoy every conversation :) The story that the museum tell, is horrific and very inspiring at the same time. There are a lot of interesting objects and texts. You can also visit the arts exhibition with the admission fee (1400 JAD) which is cool.

A lovely place for anyone interested in Jamaican history and art, smack in the middle of the Sam Sharpe Square town centre. The Cultural Centre is home to National Gallery West, a smaller branch of the National Gallery in Kingston which often exchange collections to share art between both cities. There's also the National Museum with a chronological walk through history from the Tainos to post-colonial Jamaica, and on the day I visited there were the temporary exhibits of Due West highlighting Western artists, and a Rastafari Tribute. Cost $500jmd for adults, $250 for senior citizens, $100, $150 and $200 for primary, secondary and tertiary students for access to the whole building.

Very informative museum about Jamaica's history. It has a history exhibit, a Rasta exhibit, and a small art gallery. AC is a nice perk.