Bermuda National Gallery
Voted Best Museum in the 2022 Best of Bermuda Awards, the Bermuda National Gallery houses Bermuda’s national art collection and presents innovative exhibitions and programming for every member of your family.
A dynamic institution with an energetic staff and volunteer team, the contemporary art museum delivers world-class art and culture experiences in the heart of Hamilton.
Admission: Free
Free admission for 2023 is made possible by the Christian Humann Foundation.
Opening Hours:
Monday closed
Tuesday 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 10am – 4pm
Thursday 10am – 4pm
Friday 10am – 4pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Current Exhibitions
BNG provides a national platform for Bermudian art and artists, presenting their work alongside international exhibitions. Private tours of current exhibitions can be arranged. Please call ahead to book in advance.
This exhibition, which is sponsored by Butterfield, presents a selection of photographs and a short film by the internationally renowned Bermuda-based marine researcher, photographer and filmmaker which underscore the importance of ocean conservation.
On through to end of September
Bringing together an unparalleled selection of works from the Green family collection by artists such as Frank Stella, Kenneth Noland and Bridget Riley, Simplicity of Form examines the development of abstract art and its seismic impact on contemporary Western Art.
On through to end of October
With an instinctive eye for framing the shot and playing with visual cues, Richard Saunders (Bermudian, 1922 -1987) applied an artist’s approach to documentary photography. His striking black and white photographs provide a unique way of seeing.
On through to mid-November
Opening in the BNG Project Space in October is Threads Unravelling, an exhibition by Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell, who returns to BNG with new textile and collage works, continuing her visual exploration of identity through the lenses of language and history.
Opening reception October 1
Upcoming Events
The Bermuda National Gallery is a space that facilitates the sharing of ideas, dialogue and discussion.
The gallery hosts a range of engaging exhibitions, events and programmes for all ages.
Discover the work of local artist Gherdai Hassell with a public Art Month opening of her new BNG exhibition, Threads Unravelling, on Sunday, October 1 from 3:30-5pm. Gain insight into the artist’s creative process, inspirations, and the stories behind the work with a special artist talk at the opening reception.
Registration for this event is now full
Enjoy the feel-good experience of live music at Bermuda Beats, hosted at BNG for Art Month. Join us for performances by DIA & Friends, accompanied by surprise appearances from esteemed local artists. Bermuda Live Sessions will be held Friday, October 6 and 27 from 7-8pm.
Don’t miss the BNG members opening for Bermuda Wonderland by Elizabeth Mulderig on October 19. The show depicts Bermuda’s nine parishes through the lens of Alice in Wonderland and the imagination of Bermuda’s best-selling children’s author and illustrator.
Under the guidance of artist Lyn Winford, learn to create professional fashion illustrations, exploring drape, fabric, texture and movement to bring your concepts to life. Classes run on Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm beginning September 6.
Free and open exclusively to BNG Members, Urban Sketch is a monthly artist meetup for participants to go out into the city and sketch together in the vibrant city of Hamilton. Register online to find out where our next session will be held.
BNG’s after school programme is back, offering a six-week intensive for ages 13-17. Students will learn digital paiting techniques on the iPad. Classes begin October 3 and meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45-5:15pm in the gallery.
Stories
Enjoy a range of interviews with local artists and creatives in Stories, the Bermuda National Gallery’s editorial section.
Become a member to access our e-newsletter and receive new stories delivered to your inbox every fortnight.
2024 Bermuda Biennial Jurors Revealed
Ebony G. Patterson and Helen Toomer April sees the opening of the 2024 Bermuda Biennial, sponsored by Bacardi Limited – BNG’s flagship exhibition and a critical platform for Bermuda’s art community. As a member of the International Biennial Association, the Bermuda National Gallery’s Bermuda Biennial represents the excellence of local contemporary
BNG Wins Family Favourite Awards
Voted by Readers of The Bermudian Magazine We are thrilled to announce that the Bermuda National Gallery has won two awards in The Bermudian magazine’s first ever Family Favourite Awards: Best Gallery/Museum for Kids, and Best Summer Camp! With free admission for the whole family generously made possibly by the
Video: Rana Begum Talk
Artist Talk Thank you to everyone who joined us for the talk by London-based multi-media artist Rana Begum. As Charles Zuill wrote in his review of the lecture in the Royal Gazette, “Begum is a highly versatile artist, whose work is wide-ranging and yet identifiable as being uniquely Rana Begum.
Connect with art and discover more with a membership to the Bermuda National Gallery.
Members enjoy unlimited free access to the gallery, a discount on all BNG events and education programmes as well as exclusive invitations to exhibition openings.
Contributing Members also enjoy reciprocal membership at over 1,000 museums across 5 countries through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association.
