Puerto Rico has scores of museums exhibiting everything from millennia-old Indian artifacts to 20th century modern art. The most prestigious collection of fine art in the Caribbean is yours to visit at the Ponce Museum of Art, where you can see the famous "Flaming June", in addition to a large collection of Colonial period religious art.

To get an idea of the museums you can visit in the San Juan Area, the Eastern Region, the Southern Region, or the Western Region, see the list below. More information about many of these exhibits is listed in the Travel Planner.

San Juan Area | Eastern Region | Western Region

San Juan Area

Ruins of one of the oldest Puerto Rican cities capitalized during Spanish rule. A museum located near the ruins exhibits objects related to the history and colonization of Puerto Rico.

Located in a beautiful, spacious house constructed in the neoclassic-criollo style of Spanish masonry, pebbles, bricks and wood. The museum opened its doors to the public in September of 1992.

Ponce de León built the original structure in 1521, but died before living there. It was destroyed by a hurricane two years later. The current building was constructed by Ponce de León's son in-law. Now a museum of 16th and 17th century Puerto Rican life, the second floor also houses a Taíno Indian exhibit. Lush gardens cover the grounds.

The Francisco Oller Museum, located in Bayamon's former City Hall, features memorabilia of the city's history.

The Las Americas Museum features a number of exhibits related to the history and culture of the Americas, from the pre-Colombian era to the present. Artists from Latin America, the United States, and Puerto Rico also exhibit their work in our galleries.

The residence of Luis Muñoz Marín, this museum features the work of famous Puerto Rican artists. Seminars related to Puerto Rican history and culture are also held here.

Devoted to collect, preserve and exhibit works by vanguard artists from Puerto Rico, the Caribbean an Latin America. The museum presents an atractive program of cultural activities. Besides art galleries and workshops the stately red-brick also houses a professional conservation and restoration laboratory, a documentation center with specialized information on contemporary art, and comfortable spaces for leasing, where diverse activities are celebrated.

The museum store as well as the spacious inner courtyard makes more pleasant the visits to the museum. Welcome to the MAC!

This museum, in an 18th century building in Old San Juan, covers the life and works of the world famous cellist and humanist, Pablo Casals, who passed away in 1973. On exhibit are original manuscripts of Casals' music, along with his cello and piano, on display in the main hall.

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Created by the Puerto Rico Institute of Culture, the Puerto Rico Indian Museum was developed to help visitors better understand Puerto Rican origins and culture. The collection features objects made by the Taino Indians, including various kinds of vessels, stone and wooden ornaments, canoes, and arrows.

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Eastern Region

The Roig house (La Casa Roig), built in 1919, is one of the most beautiful structures in Puerto Rico. Dedicated to its builder, architect Antonin Nechodoma, the house is now a museum.

The Cautiño family's collection of Latin, Caribbean, and Puerto Rican art is on display in their house, by architect Manuel Texidor. There are also educational activities and a center for art documentation and investigation. Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:00a.m to 4:30p.m., and Sundays from 10:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Admission is $1.00 for adults, and $0.50 for children and seniors.

Birthplace of Antonio Paoli, now a museum of cultural and art objects. We also offer conferences, seminars, and visits to other cultural sites.

Covering 300 years of Ponce's history, this museum contains photos and a number of important historical documents and objects. Tours are available in English and Spanish. Open Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closed on Tuesdays).

Art lovers should not miss the fine collection of more than 850 paintings, 800 sculptures, and 500 prints culled from five centuries of Western art that is featured here. The building alone, which was designed by famed architect Edward Durrel Stone, is worth the one hour-plus trip from San Juan. The Ponce Museum of Art is open to the public daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

The Serrallés Castle is a magnificent Spanish Revival mansion, built in 1930 for the Serrallés family, owners of the Don Q rum distillery. The antique furnishings recall the era of the sugar barons. A short film tracing the history of the rum and sugar industries enhances your visit. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.

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Western Region

Located in the town of San German, Porta Coeli Chapel (La Capilla Porta Coeli) is now a museum featuring Puerto Rican religious works including exhibits of wooden saints, ceramics, and crystal objects.

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