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National Museum and Art Gallery

117 Frederick St., Trinidad
868-623-5941
3.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, History Museums
Description: Home to a large collection of works by Trinidad artists and a number of exhibits on the cultural history of the island.
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Port of Spain, Trinidad
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The building is old and needs an overhaul. There is insufficient parking. The place needs to be modernised. The old colonial just will not do. More

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San Fernando, Trinidad
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

A free attraction providing a wealth of information on the natural, cultural, and industrial history of Trinidad. The art galleries feature sketches and paintings of Trinidad as it once was. I would like to see more information about the railroad history........ I was amazed by the agricultural production in 1810 as compared to what it is today. More

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Miami
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

The National Musuem has a huge amount of information on T&T's history. There are artifacts from the Amerindians to more current data. The art gallery is also lovely with local paintings More

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Toronto Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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A hidden gem close to the Queens Park Savannah, a must see. Take time to visit this small quaint spot that houses local art and pieces from abroad. There is a newly lauched set of painting depicting carnival collaborated by a local man and another gentelam from Hungary. A must see. More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

But highly limited in its content. The poorest and most scantily clad of all Caribbean museums More

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Port of Spain, Trinidad
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

historic findings of alot that has happened in our country centuries ago.very educational More

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Port of Spain, Trinidad
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

fit for the museum hoppers and shoppers of fine art. there is not always a overflow of art choices. More

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Port of Spain, Trinidad
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

See all the history of T&T for free in a building that screams history More

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Trinidad
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

this museum carries a wonderful piece of our history; school usually visit this site; much is to be learned here More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

The museum contains an excellent gallery dedicated to Trinidad's sporting history and heroes. They have a lot to be proud of, including Olympic, World and Commonwealth champions, and the gallery does a very good job of showing their triumphs. Unfortunately, the rest of the Museum looks very tired in comparison, with a sometimes confusing collection presented in a very old... More

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