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The Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), founded in 1879 by Sir Anthony Musgrave, serves as the country's leading institution for the promotion of literature, science, and the arts. Operating under the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the IOJ oversees several key cultural entities, including:
- African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica / Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB)
- Liberty Hall: The Legacy of Marcus Garvey
- Jamaica Music Museum
- National Gallery of Jamaica
- Natural History Museum of Jamaica
- National Museum Jamaica
- Junior Centres (Programmes Coordination Division)
The IOJ is also responsible for the publication of the Jamaica Journal, a peer-reviewed academic journal established in 1967, and administers the prestigious Musgrave Medal, awarded since 1897 for excellence in literature, science, and art.