Education

Education outreach Department overview

The Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Education and Outreach Department is the face of NHMJ. They are responsible for maintaining the exhibition spaces by mounting exhibitions, hosting environmental days of significant activities and also to inform and educate persons about Jamaica’s rich biodiversity. We also have free brochures accessible for the public both online for downloading and in office.

Educational Initiatives

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National Tree Planting Initiatives

On the first Friday of October, the NHMJ commemorates National Tree Planting Day with various activities geared towards encouraging replanting efforts in schools, communities and families.

Archival Issues of Our Newsletters “Nature Vibes

Archival issues of our newsletters “Nature Vibes”

The NHMJ Nature Vibes is a quarterly publication done by the Assistant Education Outreach Officer in the Education Department. This newsletter accumulates the activities of the division both inhouse and external

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Summer Programme

The Natural History Museum of Jamaica resumed its Summer Programme on August 12-23, 2024 under the theme ‘My Environment & I’.

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Exhibition

The Natural History Museum of Jamaica (NHMJ), a Division of the Institute of Jamaica, will be mounting a temporary exhibition which will combine the Museum’s collection of natural specimens with the living collections and natural beauty of the Gardens. 

Higholborn Students with seedlings of Pride of Barbadoes planted a year prior

Outreach

The Natural History Museum of Jamaica offers a dynamic outreach programme—both in-person and virtual—designed to increase awareness of the museum’s collections and Jamaica’s rich ecosystems, including its plants, animals, and natural habitats.

Ms. Tandose Sambo from Jamaica Bauxite Institute showing students of the Holy Childhood  Preparatory School types minerals that can be found in Jamaica during “ An Afternoon with a Scientist”  session.

An Afternoon With A Scientist Programme

An Afternoon with a Scientist” Programme is hosted by the Assistant Education Officer every third Wednesday of each month.