National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

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"Housed in a 19th-century mansion, the NAGB features a permanent collection including works by artists like Maxwell Taylor, addressing themes of race, gender, and postcolonial identity."

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"I visited the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas as an affordable cultural activity during my trip to Nassau." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas occupies the historic Villa Doyle, a colonial-era home from 1860,at the corner of Hill and West Hill streets, across from the U.S. Embassy. The gallery offers a unique look at Bahamian history and culture through the art of its people. The ground floor hosts the museum’s permanent exhibits, while the upstairs has a pair of temporary exhibit spaces that change regularly. The museum is open every day except Mondays and holidays; admission is $10 for international visitors, while kids under 12 are free."

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"The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas opened in 2003 and changed the landscape of the cultural art scene because it gave us a space dedicated to local art and to letting tourists appreciate it. The curators do a beautiful job. It is inside the former home of the chief justice of the Bahamas. It is not big, but it has excellent shows."