Museu Nacional de Belas Artes de Cuba
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes de Cuba
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes de Cuba
4.5
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Museum offers a glimpse of colonial Cuba.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- hostalcheznousHavana, Cuba285 contributionsVisit the National Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba...it will be a pleasant experienceIf you visit the legendary Old Havana, I advise you to go to the National Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba is an exciting art museum located on Paseo de Martí, in front of the central park in Centro Habana. There you will find it equipped with 24 rooms where collections of ancient art are exhibited, art rooms dedicated to masters of all times and rooms with temporary exhibitions. As a whole, they house one of the largest collections of paintings and sculptures in all of Latin America, it also has an important library and shops to take home a nice souvenir of your visit... Come and visit it, I recommend a nice experience..Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 5, 2024
- Kathy K5 contributionsSee Cuba through the work of important contemporary artistsAn outstanding, deeply thoughtful museum, dedicated to Cuban artists from 1930s onward. We had the advantage of an hour-long tour narrated by Ortlio Rodriguez Alba, Curator of Education. Here we have the opportunity, through visual arts, to see a post-colonial Cuban identity emerging, through diffifult and tumultuous times. Numerous pieces were at one time censored by the government, but are now integral to seeing a strong and passionate Afro-Cuban identity. The modern architecture of the museum itself is not to be missed.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 3, 2024
- Dailet EABenidorm, Spain367 contributionsNice museumsThe National Museum of Fine Arts has 2 locations. One of Cuban Art and one of Universal Art. In both facilities there are various works in a quiet environment to enjoy art. The Universal Art Building has a very beautiful architecture. It is a good place to visit in Havana.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 27, 2024
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gapyeargirl
United Kingdom222 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Visited here as the Museum of Revolution was closed. We paid 125 pesos per person to access Cuban art gallery. Takes around an hour to walk around both levels. Modern building, air con inside. Gift shop and cafe available.
Written January 7, 2024
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Ryan N
Winnipeg, Canada21 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The history of Cuba through the eyes of its artists. The building itself is fantastic for a quick break if you are not interested in art, but you can easily spend a few hours here and I would highly recommend you do so. Some of the paintings are simply amazing, and some of the other works are awe inspiring.
Written January 1, 2024
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ABL
Los Angeles, CA37 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
During our walking tour, our guide shared that Bellas Artes (across from the outdoor military museum with the planes, tanks, etc) was a must-see. We took her direction and enjoyed the cuban art, history, air conditioning, and convenient restroom. :)
It's a great place to visit for an hour or so, and we although we paid to see the second building (200 CUP or $1.50 USD) that is not Cuban art, we didn't visit it. Enjoy.
It's a great place to visit for an hour or so, and we although we paid to see the second building (200 CUP or $1.50 USD) that is not Cuban art, we didn't visit it. Enjoy.
Written February 4, 2023
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Александр С.
St. Petersburg, Russia11 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
Very much expected from old and new knowledge of the museum - read, looked at the reviews. He hoped to see the originals of Viktor Manuel Garcia and other Cuban artists.
That wasn't it. From Monday to Wednesday, the museums are closed. I'll be there Thursday morning.
Old building - buying tickets for almost $10 (Cuban). I'm climbing a luxurious staircase with a stained-glass ceiling, setting things up for serious. On the second floor, the lights in the atrium are out - there are some objects of ancient cultures, but everything is blocked off and nothing can be viewed. A few side rooms have a photo exhibition of some photographer and a graphic. Not bad, but the scale of the work is clearly not the main museum in the capital. The third floor is closed. Some lady tried vigorously in Spanish to sell me a $40 personalized tour of the third floor. And you can't get there. In a word, everything is closed/fenced and nothing. In your native hermitage, in the Louvre, in the Prado and millions of other museums, for a $10 ticket, you'll be exposed to art 24 hours a day, but it's all a scam.
The new building is no better, although there were some paintings here. I'm buying another ticket at the entrance. I'm walking through a building that's so huge, so rambling. I'm going up this huge weird ramp to the second floor. The main entrance to which everyone intuitively walks is blocked and the passage is behind a huge ramp. I had to explain to tourists from Germany how to find this entrance. Painting is very average by European standards. Inside the exhibition everything is blocked with ropes, chairs, upside-down benches, although the building is designed as an open plan.
The New Museum remembers two works by Carlos Enriquez and probably all.
CV - in the old building staircase, in the new couple of paintings. Whether to spend $20 on two galleries and leisure time - it is up to you :)
That wasn't it. From Monday to Wednesday, the museums are closed. I'll be there Thursday morning.
Old building - buying tickets for almost $10 (Cuban). I'm climbing a luxurious staircase with a stained-glass ceiling, setting things up for serious. On the second floor, the lights in the atrium are out - there are some objects of ancient cultures, but everything is blocked off and nothing can be viewed. A few side rooms have a photo exhibition of some photographer and a graphic. Not bad, but the scale of the work is clearly not the main museum in the capital. The third floor is closed. Some lady tried vigorously in Spanish to sell me a $40 personalized tour of the third floor. And you can't get there. In a word, everything is closed/fenced and nothing. In your native hermitage, in the Louvre, in the Prado and millions of other museums, for a $10 ticket, you'll be exposed to art 24 hours a day, but it's all a scam.
The new building is no better, although there were some paintings here. I'm buying another ticket at the entrance. I'm walking through a building that's so huge, so rambling. I'm going up this huge weird ramp to the second floor. The main entrance to which everyone intuitively walks is blocked and the passage is behind a huge ramp. I had to explain to tourists from Germany how to find this entrance. Painting is very average by European standards. Inside the exhibition everything is blocked with ropes, chairs, upside-down benches, although the building is designed as an open plan.
The New Museum remembers two works by Carlos Enriquez and probably all.
CV - in the old building staircase, in the new couple of paintings. Whether to spend $20 on two galleries and leisure time - it is up to you :)
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Written December 20, 2024
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goranpops
Belgrade, Serbia64 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Nice museum. I went here after Museum of fine art where you can find wide choise of antic preistoric Greece, Egypt, Etrustian, some Eurupean countries and Americans art.
I expected I will find some old pieces of art if not B.C. like antic then before Spanish invasion or at least from that period.
Contrary, you can see art history from the XX century on. Mostlly from 1930-ies to 1990-ies.
I expected I will find some old pieces of art if not B.C. like antic then before Spanish invasion or at least from that period.
Contrary, you can see art history from the XX century on. Mostlly from 1930-ies to 1990-ies.
Written January 27, 2024
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Luiz J
Rio de Janeiro, RJ728 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
It is impressive how Cuban art shares so many similarities with Brazilian art, and yet has an undeniable uniqueness. I was moved by the diversity and richness of the collection. One day is not enough. And thank God he is well acclimatized.

Written November 26, 2023
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Robert E
Fochabers, UK12 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
A beautiful building with fantastic works of art. It was also a welcome safe space from the constant harassment by street vendors, promoters and beggars on the amazing colourful streets of Havana. Tip, the auld wifey at the bag store of the modern art building tried to bully a "tip" from us before handing back our bag. She could swivel.
Written March 6, 2023
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Alicia P
Marbella, Spain11 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
There are two national art museums in Cuba. This review is about the museum only containing cuban art. There is a lot of great art, mostly modern art but very interesting and different to modern art we’e seen before. Quite a few different expositions too which were quite varied. Unfortunately some of the exhibitions were closed during our visit and the signage wasn’t all that clear so it was easy to miss things or to not know what exhibition room you were in. Still really enjoyed and good value for money, would recommend going. Entry was about 120 pesos. There is also a basic cafe in the museum
Written June 8, 2023
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kendocubano
Eastern Virginia88 contributions
Feb 2023
Most of the photographs show the Museum of international art. My review specifically refers to the museum of Cuban art. It is right across the street from the museum of the revolution and it is an extraordinary collection of Cuban art from the colonial era to the contemporary era. I especially want to draw your attention to the extensive and well curated collection of the art of Wilfredo Lam. He was Cuba’s great modern artist, who studied in Paris, and infused modernism with his own unique interpretation of Afro-Caribbean imagery, and symbolism. If you have any interest in modern art at all, the Lam collection justifies to visit in itself. In addition, however, the museum has an outstanding collection of the artists of the 1980s, a particularly productive and interesting period of Cuban art. The building itself is lovely, an excellent example of Soviet era, modern architecture.
Written February 20, 2023
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Rowan H
Cairns, Australia1,718 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
There are two campuses for the Museo national de Bella Arte. The first is the Museo national de Bella Arte Cubano which focuses on cuban art and is located near the museo de la revolution. We accidentally visited the other offering - the Museo National de Bella Arte (Arte Universal) campus which is located just adjacent to the parque central. Like the name suggests this focuses on international works. I was a little disappointed as being in cuba, I wanted to see cuban art but this was totally my error.
The Arte Universal was quite interesting. There was a trivial entry fee. You aren’t able to bring bags in and need to check them in at the door. It featured a range of artwork from various parts of the world with its Egyptian and Greek sections being particularly noteworthy.
Overall I actually would recommend visiting both offerings.
The Arte Universal was quite interesting. There was a trivial entry fee. You aren’t able to bring bags in and need to check them in at the door. It featured a range of artwork from various parts of the world with its Egyptian and Greek sections being particularly noteworthy.
Overall I actually would recommend visiting both offerings.
Written September 2, 2022
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Genesis S
Panama City, Panama
Hola ¿qué tal? Quisiera saber ¿Cuánto tiempo toma en recorrer el Capitolio, museo de bellas artes y museo de la revolución?
Written February 23, 2021
Do they have a Catalogue Raison and if so, is there a version written in English?
Written December 24, 2019
There wasn’t an English version when we were there. Salsa lessons was hysterical.
Written December 28, 2019
I will give the same answer based on is the museum closed on Christmas Day. Because Cuba is fairly religious, I would think it would be wise to check the online information regarding the days it will be open.
Written May 28, 2019
Will this Museum be closed on Christmas Day?
Written May 28, 2019
In Cuba things change overnight. Check their website but take into consideration the website might not be updates. Best thing to do no matter what your plans are while in Cuba: always have a plan B
Written September 14, 2019
From memory, about 5 - 7.5 CUC. Not free.
Written September 13, 2018
Söker information om en kubansk konstnär, O Suarez, som gjort flera fina litografier med fågelmotiv. Ngn som känner till honom?
Written March 6, 2018
What are the business hours and cost of entry per person?
Written February 12, 2018
I believe it is 10-5. The rice is $8.
Written February 14, 2018
What are the business hours and cost of entry per person?
Written February 12, 2018
I don’t recall the business hours, but pretty sure they are pretty standard (like 8 or 9 to 5 or 6). I’m sure you can search on Google and find this. There is no cost to enter.
Written February 19, 2018
Yes. Sunday only until 2pm closed Monday regular hours an Tuesday. 10-5p
Written July 7, 2017
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