Museo De La Revolución
Museo De La Revolución
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The museum presents the story of the 1959 Cuban Revolution and includes vivid exhibits like blood-stained and bullet-riddled uniforms.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Alicia P
Marbella, Spain10 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
The majority of the museum was shut under renovations, so only the outside section could be seen. The outside included things like planes, tanks and vehicles used in the revolution and they were interesting to see. However, you can see those items just as well without going in. While the explanation texts alongside the exhibits were good, would recommend reading up on cuban history and the revolution beforehand to fully understand it. The price for tourists was about 200 pesos, can probably be seem in about 20 minutes. Shame the other part wasn’t open because it sounds like it would have been very interesting.
Written June 8, 2023
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Pete
15 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Solo
This might be a place that Im not supposed to go, but I only had USD anyway so the lady was nice enough to let me into the outside area to see the boat and other historical things for free. Credit where credit is due, that was kind of her. But once inside a very young looking Cuban military guy who was basically a security guard wouldn't stop asking me for money. I didn't have anything smaller than a $10 and was running low on cash by then, so I had to decline. It was disturbing, I felt bad for him, but there was just something so off about it.
I wish I knew then that some tour guides can still get you into the closed museum proper. The only tour guides I spoke to didn't bother to mention that when I asked about the museum. Bad luck I guess, wish I'd found better guides. It looked interesting, and history is history.
Written November 27, 2024
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S M
Canada4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
The museum palacio is closed, but if you get a tour guide, they will take you inside the palacio. We paid, I think 3 pesos for the guide, and it was worth it. We took the Spanish tour and are glad we did. She was so knowledgeable and answered our many questions. I enjoy history, so to me, this was a great tour. All my questions were answered with great detail. I'm glad we took this tour.
Written April 7, 2024
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Jasmine38Chichester UK
Chichester, UK1,979 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
You could not describe this museum as factual or objective! As you might expect, it very much celebrates the communist ideal and Fidel Castro and his colleagues. However, I feel that the information could still be presented much better. With the exception of the outdoor exhibits, the majority of the museum consists of old photographs and panels of text, most of which is not in a coherent order or 'telling the story'.
Outside there are a number of vehicles, the yacht on which Castro began the revolution from, tanks and planes, many complete with bullet holes. All well guarded! You can see all of these, however, from outside the railed area without paying the museum fee.
I wouldn't necessarily put anyone off visiting the museum as it is such an important part of Cuba and the building that houses it is the original Presidential Palace, so interesting in its own right, but I do think it could be a lot better for the 8CUC entry fee.

Written January 30, 2020
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Dan S
Upminster, UK211 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
We visited most of the museums in Cuba, including this one.

We wanted to see this museum to find out more about the revolution and subsequent events.

Whilst it was interesting to read about the history, in particular written from the Cuban government’s point of view, we were slightly disappointed by the items on display or rather lack of. Apart from a few planes and the like you can see from outside, the displays theme selves seem to consist of a few trinkets and items of clothing and were slightly disappointing. We could have achieved the same by buying a Cuban book about the history of the museum.

There is a lot to see in Havana, and we had a great time there. That said if you are running short of time personally I would give this particular museum a miss and go to the adjacent art museum which we really enjoyed.
Written January 14, 2020
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Dave S
Thorne, UK60 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Solo
Very informative about the revolution, a bit dry, but that's how it is presented. Would recommend if you want know the background to the revolution and to hear the views of the Cubans about the actions of America before, during and after the revolution. I certainly came out with an understanding of why the Cubans dislike the Americans so much, I think I would feel the same way too if only half the actions carried out by the Americans are true.
Written February 12, 2020
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MRA1965
Oxford, UK41 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Very interesting museum, but I'm sure it could be so much better. Looks like the exhibits haven't changed since 1959 and hence all old and rather dusty. The Che museum in Santa Clara was actually alot better than this museum.
Having said all that it was still extremely interesting and the building is very nice. Just needs a new curator (let me re-phrase that - it needs a curator).
Written January 31, 2020
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Ana L
Navan, Ireland2,681 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Like some other comments, I think this place deserves a visit, but could be much better (organization and quality). There is also a lot of propaganda on the bottom floor... Outside, you can visit the Granma yacht, and some other military vehicles/planes.
Written January 16, 2020
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Nayeli Vazquez
Amsterdam, The Netherlands221 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Friends
I consider this place to be a must , I mean the revolution it’s one of the most important aspect of Cuban life as such this place is worth a visit.

However it’s full with propaganda for the regime, and it’s not even a good one. Just a bunch of old poster behind glass.
Written January 18, 2020
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece5,153 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Friends
Pass from there at night and watch the historic items. The guards let us get pretty close and took some photos.
Written June 15, 2019
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