National Museum and Art Gallery, Trinidad

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National Museum and Art Gallery, Frederick Street, Port of Spain
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National Museum and Art Gallery, Frederick Street, Port of Spain

The National Museum and Art Gallery is at the top of Frederick Street in Port of Spain, opposite Memorial Park and just south of the Queen's Park Savannah. It was established in 1892 and was originally called the Royal Victoria Institute.

The Museum manages a collection of some 10,000 items, including a collection of paintings by Michel-Jean Cazabon. 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.

The Museum is open to the public Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.. It is closed on Mondays.

Branch museums in Port of Spain are: The Museum of the City of Port of Spain at Fort San Andrés on South Quay; the Museum of the Police Service of Trinidad and Tobago, at Police Headquarters, St Vincent Street; and the Money Museum, in the Central Bank, Eric Williams Financial Plaza, Independence Square.

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