In Kingston to learn about the culture of Jamaica between reggae, museums and parks perfect to visit with the family too
Have you ever dreamed of going to Jamaica? Take advantage of this opportunity and before throwing yourself into the tourist areas with dream beaches, dedicate some time to visiting its capital Kingston, a city to discover the culture and history of the Jamaican people and take advantage of the educational opportunities that museums dedicate even to the littlest ones. In fact, they too will have many opportunities to satisfy their curiosity about a new place, but also to have fun, for example at the city zoo.
One of the most important museums is the Jamaica Natural History Museum, an important institution for understanding the approach that the inhabitants of Kingston have towards the nature that surrounds them. here, in fact, we explore issues related to the sustainability of the Jamaican territory and you will discover characteristic animal species, but also the types of plants that grow in this area. The advantage of this museum is that it has an education department, where expert and affable guides welcome groups of children curious to learn new things.
Immediately south of the previous museum is the National Museum of Jamaica, also very important for delving into the soul of Kingston and its people. Inside there is a section dedicated to national independence, achieved in 1962 and here too the Kingston education department provides an excellent service.
To continue into the history and culture of Jamaica, visit another beautiful museum in Kingston, the National Gallery, near the south coast. Through the viewing of the various exhibitions, Jamaican art will be told in its periods of development, from the pre-Colombian one to contemporary art with sections in which art, culture and politics intertwine, giving the tourist a broader look at the history of Kingston.
Kingston's geographic heart also represents the heart of its people. Near Oxford Road you will find a city park called Emancipation Park, dedicated to the moment in which Jamaican natural products workers passed from the condition of slavery imposed by the English to the much desired freedom in the early 1800s. A park to be experienced, calmly walking along its green paths, among tall trees and symbols of the Adinkra culture present here and there on the benches or carved on the walls.
For lovers of music and music history it is highly recommended to visit the Bob Marley Museum, located in his house where he lived when he was not on tour around the world. In this place you will find some clothes on display that tell the charisma of this famous singer and the values in which he believed. Visiting the museum won't take much time... unless you want to have lunch in The One Love café, near the museum, a place where dishes of Jamaican and even Italian origin are served.
North of the city, there is instead Hope Zoo Kingston, a zoo where it is possible to admire above all the colorful birds that docilely rest on the hands of the staff. You can also book a guided tour to get a general overview of this fantastic place to see and learn the secrets of animals of all kinds, from elegant swans to friendly monkeys, from regal deer to curious lynxes.
