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Bermuda National Gallery

 
 
Located in central Hamilton on Church street, Bermuda National Gallery is housed in City Hall 
 
From the ground floor of City Hall, take the magnificent cedar stairs to go to the upper floor where you will find the Bermuda National Gallery. 
 
It was opened in 1992 to promote awareness and appreciation of Bermudian and World visual art.  
 
Today, it is home to a superb collection of national and international artwork.
The permanent art collections in the gallery include: 
  • The Watlington Collection: This includes masterpieces from Europian artists like Gainsborough, Reynolds and Murillo. 
  • African Collection: African masks and sculptures 
  • Contemporary Collection: international artwork of 20th and 21st century 
  • Photography Collections: Black and white photographs by Bermudian artist Richard Saunders 
  • Print Collection: Collection showing powerful images of African-American life. 
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    Bermuda National Gallery (in City Hall) 
    Bermuda City Hall 
     
    You should also not miss the Ondaatje Wing where the artworks from Bermuda collection shows Bermuda’s history and depicts the Island’s rich multicultural heritage. 
     
    There is a free guided tour offered by Bermuda National Gallery every Thursday starting at 10:30 in the morning. 
     
     
     
    It holds three temporary exhibitions as well as special events every year. And every two years, The Bacardi Limited Biennial holds contemporary Bermuda art exhibition with international jury. 
     
    Bacardi Biennial Art in Bermuda National gallery 
    Bacardi Biennial Art 
     
    The Bermuda National Gallery also runs a year-long program of educational and social events including lectures by leading local and international artists, seminars, workshops, film nights, jazz nights, dinner parties and receptions. It also hosts free lunchtime lectures on Wednesdays (12:30–1:30 p.m.) delivered by Bermudian historians and artists. 
     
    It's a nonprofit institution funded by public and private donations and money raised from memberships and events.  
     
    There is no admission fee.  
     
    Open Hours 
    Open from 10a.m.– 4p.m. (Monday - Friday),  
    10a.m.– 2p.m. (Saturday). It's closed on public holidays. 
     
    Location & Contacts 
    It is located in the upper floor of Bermuda City Hall on the Eastern side.  
    Address: 17 Church Street, Hamilton City, Bermuda. Phone: 441/295 9428  
     
    Check out Bermuda Tourist Map to view the location. 
     
     
    Visit Bermuda Art and Pictures to know Bermuda's full capability in the area of art and craft work. 
     
    Check out Pembroke Parish or Hamilton City for many other attractions in and around City of Hamilton. 
     
    Check out Bermuda Museums for great museums & historical buildings in Bermuda. 
     
     
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