For those interested in art, the National Gallery of Jamaica in Kingston is home to some of the island's best works. According to Lonely Planet, the museum covers Jamaican art from 1922 to the present day. Among the artists represented in the museum are the sculptor Edna Manley and the painter John Dunkley. More modern works include Colin Garland's surrealist works and Carl Abrahams' abstract religious art. The museum is located on the Kingston Mall, which is an important cultural hub for the city.
National Gallery of Jamaica
Roy West Building
12 Ocean Boulevard
Kingston, Jamaica
West Indies
876-922-1561
about.galleryjamaica.org
Accompong, located on Western Jamaica, is home to the descendants of the island's first freed slaves. The village is semi-autonomous and is run by an elected "colonel." According to Lonely Planet, visitors should introduce themselves to the colonel when they visit. Among the historical highlights of Accompong are an old Presbyterian church and the cave where the British signed the treaty freeing the slaves in 1738, according to The Independent. Accompong is famous for its handmade goombay drums, which can be purchased.
Jamaica is associated with Reggae and the most famous reggae musician was Bob Marley. If you visit Kingston the Bob Marley Museum is a must-see. Based in his former residence, visitors can see his clothes, gold records and bicycle. You can also visit his recording studio. Reggae is still very popular in Jamaica, so it is not difficult to find live music the evenings.
Bob Marley Museum
56 Hope Road
Kingston, Jamaica
West Indies
876-927-9152
bobmarley-foundation.com
