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Museum of Decorative Arts

Calle 17 | No. 502, Havana, Cuba
7/830-9848
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Ranked #47 of 85 attractions in Havana
4.5 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Owner description: The house containing this museum was built in 1927 and owned by José Gómez Mena, one of Cuba's wealthiest aristocrats. The collection is a...... more » Owner description: The house containing this museum was built in 1927 and owned by José Gómez Mena, one of Cuba's wealthiest aristocrats. The collection is a staggering display of treasure and taste: antique furniture; Aubusson rugs; a Louis XVI secrétaire; Ming vases; paintings by Tocqué, Nattier, and Largillière. Don't miss the upstairs bathroom or the gardens with the giant bronze dogs guarding the door to what was called El Jardín de Noche (The Night Garden), a terrace dance floor. COST: $3. Mon.-Sat. 11-6:30. « less
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“You have to see this!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012
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Everything is authentic and open to admire at will, a ladie stay with you all a time and help understanding the decor, she point to you the details. We saw Le Louvre and Orsay and others, this is small but you feel something to be in there contrary to the other museum. I am not a museum fanatic, but I... More

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“What a gem”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2011
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Loved how the guide showed you around with such pride and tried to explain everything to you so that you had an individual experience (do not speak Spanish so much of it was gestures and educated guesses). What treasures are hidden here and you get a real feel for how the wealthy lived before the Revolution. Would definitely recommend it... More

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