The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) is a world-class museum with a passion for knowledge and a drive to push cultural boundaries. The NAGB collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets historic and contemporary Bahamian art. We exist to educate, uplift and inspire.
As the leading art institution for The Bahamas, we will actively nurture and provoke a healthy cultural ecosystem, empowering multiple generations of Bahamians. By fostering robust partnerships locally, regionally and internationally and by building institutional capacity, the NAGB will become a changemaker in our communities. Through providing more opportunities for access, our public will gain a sense of pride and become active participants in writing their own stories.
To operate with honesty, transparency and trustworthiness, as individuals and as an institution, while having the courage to do the right thing.
We value and appreciate each person’s humanity, treating our work and
environment in a way that honors all.
Driven by a love for what we do, we work zealously in our continued pursuit for excellence.
Selfless service – putting the needs of our nation ahead of our own.
A relentless commitment to getting the job done right!
Nurture and create meaningful connections with the wider community and each other.
Actively challenge ourselves to push boundaries and evolve in an ever-changing environment.
Creating a safe space for divergent representations, where views can be both valued and challenged.
Approach knowledge building and preservation with sensitivity and intention, fostering an appreciation for what we do and who we impact.
We own our decisions and their outcomes.
— Alisa Streather-Robinson, Educator
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas occupies the historic Villa Doyle, a colonial-era home from 1860, at the corner of West Hill and West Hill Streets, Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas.
Introduce yourself to the colourful visual culture of The Bahamas at one of the largest collections of Bahamian art in the world.
The NAGB also has an extensive public program schedule, community and regional projects and partnerships, arts education workshops and a free public art library.
With a sizable art collection and regular exhibitions, the museum provides art and artists from around the country with a definitive place of refuge.