“The Nation/The Imaginary”, explores juxtapositions of myth/reality, paradise/plantation, and the importance of the imagination in transcending colonial ideation. As artists bear witness to our political coming-of-age, they craft stories that challenge power and help guide us towards self-knowledge. With over 500 pieces, the collection is only a snapshot of this story/making – which is a great place to start to imagine.

The History of the NAGB compiles and showcases the NAGB’s history from its start as a stately residence to its present-day status as the premier national art institution in The Bahamas. Explore the rich history, influential people, and pioneering exhibitions that placed the museum at the center of Bahamian art and culture.

PULSE, a three-fold exhibition, centered on Bahamian public art, asks us to pause in our everyday lives. This triad (livingPULSE, onePULSE, and naturesPULSE) reflects on the power of art in the public realm during the contemporary crisis of COVID-19 and other historical moments.