Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in The Bahamas

"The NAGB – National Art Gallery of the Bahamas is presented within the grounds of the stunning Villa Doyle, a mansion built in the 1860s and home to the first chief justice in the Bahamas. It took 7 years to restore the building before opening in 1996. The NAGB collects, preserves and exhibits historic and contemporary Bahamian art."

"West & West Hill Streets (Same street as Gray Cliff and across the street from St. Francis Xavier Cathedral), Nassau New Providence Island+1 242-328-5800[email protected]"

"Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre is one of the prime haunts for avid art collectors and admirers. For those who don’t know about Junkanoo festival, here’s a small brief. No one truly knows about the origin of this festival but it is believed to belong to West Africa."

"Hillside House the studio of Antonius Roberts features the work of one of the Bahamas most highly praised Bahamian artist Antonius Roberts. All over his studio you’ll see most of his paintings and sculptures produced by the artist over the years, but you’ll also become introduced to Antonius’ passion of sculptures, wood work, and cravings. Its close proximity to Down Town Nassau makes it an ideal spot for visitors to come, see and experience Bahamian’s local art and the artist."

"Antonius Roberts is Bahamas most loved and popular sculptor and artist. His paintings and sculptures are a steal for anyone who loves art and his philosophy for conserving, transforming and preserving the spirit of Bahamas alive and thriving in his art pieces, is why people love visiting this gallery.The location of the gallery and studio on a hillside embodies much of the inspiration of the ar...Read more"

"D’Aguilar Art Foundation was established by the D’Aguilar family in memory of the late Vincent D’Aguilar that features his personal collect of some of the best Bahamian art work around. It was launched back in 2008 after Mr. D’Aguilar’s death and his confidentially held art collection is open to the viewing public daily for those who enjoy Bahamian art and to contribute to art education and literacy in the Bahamas. The foundation also gives “entrée to scholars, artist, collectors and aficionados l to study and research Bahamian art."

"Just around the bend from the NAGB on quaint Virginia Street, lies the DAF- a tiny yet still immensely fascinating art gallery. Curiously enough, its late founder and avid Bahamian art collector, Vincent Y. D’Aguilar, was appointed as the founding Co-Chairman of the NAGB when it first began its building renovation process. Also like the NAGB, it is housed in an older 19th century home that has since been remodelled."

"On Paradise Island lies a kilometer stretch of wide sand and turquoise waters; the Paradise Beach. This scenic beach is one of the best beaches in Nassau. There are watersports activities nearby, from diving to parasailing."

"Blue Lagoon Island provides some of the best beaches in Nassau for cruisers because the island is an easy shore excursion away from the cruise port and takes you to a gorgeous private island. On Blue Lagoon Island you’ll find water sports, soft sand to sit on, relaxing hammocks, and shade from coconut palm trees. While the beauty of Blue Lagoon Island is a major draw for visitors, it’s the mammals that call it home that usually makes a day at the beach here most memorable; Blue Lagoon Island has a Dolphin Encounter facility that lets you observe and interact with these incredible creatures in a natural ocean lagoon."

"It’s a private island with one of the best beaches in Nassau. With pristine white sand, clear turquoise waters, a hidden lagoon, an inflatable Aqua Park, and marine life, it’s the perfect getaway. Although the beach package it’s quite pricey, it includes boat transfers and lunch too."

"Blue Lagoon is a small island (Salt Cay) just off Paradise Island. Visitors are given a scenic boat ride from Nassau Harbour to reach the private island. It is frequently voted one of the top things to do in Nassau Bahamas."

"Established by Jackson Burnside III (an artist, advocate and architect) and his wife in the 1970’s, the Doongalik Studios is one of Bahamas most loved art studios. The place was initiated to promote the country’s best artists and has a vision that by 2020, people from all around the world will accept and come to admire the Art, Culture and Heritage of the Bahamas rather than restric...Read more"

"Doongalik Studios is situated at Marina Village at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas. This is a well-known gallery in Marina Village. It is a “shop cum gallery” and one of its types in the part of Paradise Island."

"The NAGB – National Art Gallery of the Bahamas is presented within the grounds of the stunning Villa Doyle, a mansion built in the 1860s and home to the first chief justice in the Bahamas. It took 7 years to restore the building before opening in 1996. The NAGB collects, preserves and exhibits historic and contemporary Bahamian art."

"West & West Hill Streets (Same street as Gray Cliff and across the street from St. Francis Xavier Cathedral), Nassau New Providence Island+1 242-328-5800[email protected]"

"Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre is one of the prime haunts for avid art collectors and admirers. For those who don’t know about Junkanoo festival, here’s a small brief. No one truly knows about the origin of this festival but it is believed to belong to West Africa."