Montego Bay Cultural Centre

An amazing display of the Jamaican uprising and fight for freedom. Paid a small fee/donation to enter the self guided tour. Observed the historical relics that were saved over time that showed what the Jamaican people fought hard for in there chase for emancipation. Across the hall is a historical documentation of the Rastafari movement and its origins. Beautiful colors, pictures and video that depicts the movement and its trails and tribulations over time. Wonderful museum and display of the historical history of the Jamaican culture, history and people. Worth a visit!.

Essential visit to gain an understanding of Jamaican history. Few artefacts, but lots of panels to read with detailed information and a separate hall about Rastifarianism, of which I knew little and was glad to learn more. The art gallery was closed when we visited.

I counted no less than 9 burnt out lightbulbs in just their lobby alone. Unwelcoming & run down in appearance. (For a building built in 2001). The surrounding area outside is DISGUSTING. Smell of urine, and jerk seasonings fill the air.

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.

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.

Whilst on vacation from the UK decided to check the museum. Visited with my wife and daughter. Very interesting and well put together, good visual displays and write up in the small museum. Definitely worth a visit and reasonable entrance fee.

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.