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The National Museum and Art Gallery is the national museum of Trinidad and Tobago, in Port of Spain on Trinidad island.[1] It is located at the top of Frederick Street, opposite the Memorial Park, and just south of the Queen's Park Savannah.
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| Established | 1892 |
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| Location | Frederick Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago |
The museum was established in 1892, as the Royal Victoria Institute.[2] The building is an example of Victorian era colonial style of the British West Indies.[3]
Features edit
The Museum manages a collection of some 10,000 items, including a collection of paintings by Michel-Jean Cazabon.[2] Among the many items on display in seven major galleries are petroleum and geological exhibits, the permanent national art collection, and a small gallery on Trinidad's Carnival arts.
The facilities include an audio-visual room which is used in an active educational programme.[citation needed]
Branch museums edit
Branches of the National Museum and Art Gallery include:[citation needed]
- The Museum of the City of Port of Spain — at Fort San Andrés on South Quay, Port of Spain.
- Museum of the Police Service of Trinidad and Tobago — at Police Headquarters, St Vincent Street, Port of Spain.
- Money Museum — in the Central Bank at Eric Williams Financial Plaza, Independence Square, Port of Spain.
References edit
- ^ "The National Museum and Art Gallery". www.ttconnect.gov.tt. Trinidad and Tobago. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ a b "National Museum and Arts Gallery". www.destinationtnt.com. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ Pemberton, Rita (2018). Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago. Lanham, England: Rowman & Littlefield. p. 307. ISBN 978-1538111468.