It’s amazing the 500 years exhibition at this museum celebrating the 500 years of the Old San Juan city foundation. Beautiful showcases and the awesome design makes this exhibition one of the most important history of the slavery arts and confection of sacred artifacts dated of the 15,16,17,18,19 centuries. The Jose Campeche paintings and his family history is such one of the most interesting history about a slave descendants and how they work together as a family on those days and under the Spaniard crown. The influences of other artists from many other European countries like Holland which was critically dishonor by the Catholic Church. The art of those modern & contemporary visionaries who showed the Via Dolorosa on his perspective was one of the most impressive ones. At all , congratulations to everyone who took care of the most important “Exhibition of the Millennium” San Juan 500 years of history and last but not least… the amazing welcoming and kindness of those employees at the museum. Bless you all and may God bless the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and their...
Read moreThere was only one open exhibition when we arrived but the staff, building, and exhibit were incredible. It was also a sanctuary of air conditioning on a humid day of walking around. I would love to return to see events in this space as it just such a unique building. Annnnddd when we went it was free, which is an amazing price to consume culture and art.
Also, everything is in Spanish, so if you’re an English only speaker then download the Google Translate app and use the Camera function; it translates all of the plaques quickly...
Read moreAnother wonderful museum. Several exhibitions from Puerto Rico's African heritage to current popular art scene. The outdoor corridor is covered and overlooks a formidable courtyard which is excellent for pano or photosphere pics. The corridor also displays numerous works of art. The museum closes daily from noon to 1PM for lunch aside from this you'll have plenty of time in the morning hours and afternoon hours of operations to casually...
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