Bermuda National Gallery
Situated in the City Hall & Arts Centre, 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: $5 for adults, free for BNG members, seniors, students and NARM members.
Opening hours:
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10am – 4pm
Wednesday: 10am – 4pm
Thursday: 10am – 4pm
Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm
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.
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.
In celebration of our 30th anniversary year, we are revisiting the African Collection, which was purchased by the people of Bermuda in 1996 through a crowdfunding campaign which saw the community come together to invest in the cultural heritage of Bermuda’s African diaspora.
On now until May 28
This exhibition looks at the work of a mother, Nancy Valentine (American/ Bermudian, 1925 – 2019) and daughter, Christina Hutchings (Bermudian, b. 1953), how their studio practices intertwined and how they each forged a unique path as women and interdisciplinary artists.
On now until May 21
A selection of portraits by Henry Ward that capture key figures in Bermuda’s diverse communities. Ward’s approach to portraiture is inspired by techniques developed over the centuries by the Old Masters, yet stylistically he aims to blend the old with the new.
On now until October 15
Curated by Alice Moniz as part of the Bermuda National Gallery Internship Programme, this exhibition celebrates the old town’s unique place in Bermuda’s historic, contemporary and artistic landscape, offering an original perspective on life in St George’s in the 20th century.
On now until June 17
Par-La-Ville Sculpture Park is a joint project between BNG and the Corporation of Hamilton situated in the Queen Elizabeth Park in Hamilton. There are numerous artworks on display throughout the grounds, which form part of Bermuda’s National Sculpture Collection.
On permanent display
Stories
Enjoy a range of interviews with local artists and creatives in Stories, the Bermuda National Gallery’s editorial section.
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Final Weeks
The African Collection The African Collection: Our People, Our Places, Our Stories closes on May 28. The striking exhibition showcases the Bermuda National Gallery’s permanent collection of African art, which consists of 37 works, representing 22 peoples from 12 countries in sub-Saharan west Africa, which range from ritual sculpture to masks,
Christina Hutchings
On Testing Boundaries There are only a few days left to see Testing Boundaries: In the Studio with Nancy Valentine and Christina Hutchings, which closes on Saturday, May 21. As it wraps, we caught up Christina Hutchings to discuss working on the exhibition and the impact that it has had
Scholarships Available
BNG Art+Tech Recognizing the importance of art education in developing critical thinking skills, confidence and teamwork, Bermuda National Gallery with the generous support of Centennial Bermuda Foundation are offering needs based scholarships for the Art+Tech Summer Camp programme. This year, the Art+Tech programme, which has been running since 2009, is
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.
