Amber World Museum — Attraction in Santo Domingo

A really neat boutique style museum with geological displays for its namesake rock and more. It nicely utilizes the colonial architecture of the building to create engaging displays and a high-end jewelry store is attached for you to peruse. I purchased some beautiful dual sided earrings for my wife. One side amber. The other larimar. They make a gorgeous set that she can alternate or coordinate with. Many other striking pieces are available and the staff at both store and museum are wonderful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Definitely stop in when you visit...

Beautiful hidden gem in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo. MUST SEE. The museum portion is a quick trip through the history of how amber is extracted and made into beautiful jewels. Their craftsmanship is uniquely exquisite and custom made; no two pieces of jewelry are the same. My family and I have been coming here for over 20 years religiously and always take a few pieces and sets of amber and larimar back to the States with us as gifts. Highly...

I've been the Santa Domingo many times and found this place recently down the street from my apart-hotel. It's a very nice little museum but a beautiful shaded center courtyard. There's a little spot to get drinks and relax as well as a very nice gift shop. The price is 100 pesos for $1 for adult kids are free. I cross-checked the prices of the things in the gift shop and they're...