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Art & galleries
in Nassau.

Discover Bahamian artists through exhibitions, studios and hands-on workshops. Some visits need an appointment; check before setting off.

5 places & ideas

Art & galleries places and ideas

A visitor viewing a painting at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

Art & galleries West and West Hill Streets

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

Explore Bahamian visual art through exhibitions and the grounds of the National Art Gallery. The museum offers self-guided visits, a store and an outdoor Art Park.

Allow 1–2 hours as a planning starting point; the museum says visits can range from 30 minutes to 3 hours. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

Paintings and wooden sculptures inside V&M Gallery at the D’Aguilar Art Foundation

Art & galleries West Bay Street, opposite Orange Hill Beach

V&M Gallery · D’Aguilar Art Foundation

Explore the Vincent and Marina D’Aguilar collection at the V&M Gallery. The gallery’s current visitor information places it near Orange Hill Beach and requires appointments.

Allow 60–90 minutes for a reserved visit, plus transfers. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

Hillside House Gallery sign and colourful painted exterior in Nassau

Art & galleries 13 Cumberland Street

Hillside House Gallery

An art space associated with Bahamian artist Antonius Roberts, at Hillside House on Cumberland Street. Consider it as part of a downtown art and heritage route.

Allow 30–60 minutes. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

Visitors painting at easels during an art class at The Current at Baha Mar

Art & galleries Baha Mar, West Bay Street

The Current: Baha Mar Gallery & Art Center

Explore contemporary Bahamian art through The Current’s gallery programme, exhibitions and workshops at Baha Mar. Gallery visits and booked classes should be planned as separate experiences.

Allow 60–90 minutes for galleries; use the booked duration for a workshop. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

Decorative outdoor sculpture surrounded by trees at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery

Art & galleries 20 Village Road

Doongalik Studios Art Gallery

A Bahamian art gallery on Village Road. Its visitor schedule includes limited gallery days and a seasonal Saturday farmers’ market, so confirm which experience will be available.

Allow 30–60 minutes, plus transfers. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

Make it fit your port day

A little planning goes a long way.