Nassau Art Galleries

(Nassau / Paradise Island, New Providence, Bahamas)

While there is the odd gallery in among the many attractions of the island resorts, most are little more than shops selling a small array of art works. In Nassau, the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas really does stand out from the crowd and is located within the Villa Doyle on West Hill Street. This historic building dates back to the 1860s and was formerly the residence of the Chief Justice.

The recently renovated National Art Gallery of the Bahamas contains innumerable paintings and is also home to a selection of ceramics, photographs and textiles, the majority of which date from the latter part of the 20th century onwards.

National Art Gallery of the Bahamas

Address: Villa Doyle, West Hill Street, Nassau, Bahamas, BS
Tel: +1 242 328 5800
Located over in Nassau not far from Paradise Island is the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas. This quirky museum is in a standalone building and showcases Bahamian art, including pieces by award-winning contemporary artist Antonius Roberts, as well as landscape paintings created by the renowned American artist Winslow Homer (1836 to 1910). Although some of the art on display may not be to everyone's taste, it is an interesting eye-opener and represents periods from pre-colonial times to the present.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and students

Doongalik Studios

Address: Marina Village at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas, BS
Tel: +1 242 363 1313
This popular art gallery in Marina Village is a shop-cum-gallery and the only one of its type in this part of Paradise Island. The owner, Jackson Burnside, was the architect of the Marina Village complex and this establishment shows off Bahamian culture to a tee. The Doongalik Studios contains plenty of contemporary art works, including oil paintings by John Cox and Jessica Colebrooke that are for sale, along with various affordable modern sculptures.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 22:00
Admission: free