Museums & Galleries in Havana

Cuba's premier art museum with two buildings: one dedicated to Cuban art from the 18th century to present, the other featuring international works. Houses exceptional collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. The Cuban building is housed in a stunning 1927 neoclassical structure. Galleries showcase revolutionary art, contemporary installations, and colonial-era paintings.

Housed in the former Presidential Palace, this museum chronicles Cuba's revolutionary history from 1930 onward. Displays include weapons, personal effects of revolutionaries, photographs, and documents. The building itself is architecturally significant with ornate interiors and marble halls. Rooftop with cannons and period vehicles offers views and historical context of the revolution.

Dedicated to Cuban rum history and production in a beautifully restored colonial building. Exhibits trace rum from sugarcane to bottle with interactive displays. Includes original stills, vintage bottles, and historical documents spanning four centuries. Tasting room offers samples of different Havana Club varieties. Bar serves classic Cuban mojitos and daiquiris.

The City Museum occupies the palatial former residence of Spanish captains-general in Old Havana. Exhibits document the city's urban development, architecture, and social history. Beautiful colonial architecture with courtyards, fountains, and period furnishings. Collections include maps, photographs, furniture, and artifacts telling Havana's evolution from colonial outpost to modern capital.

An experimental printmaking workshop in a colonial building featuring contemporary Cuban printmaking and fine art. Artists work in the studio visible to visitors, demonstrating techniques in engraving, lithography, and silk-screening. Shop sells affordable original prints by Cuban artists. Intimate setting showcasing cutting-edge Caribbean art.