I’d have preferred to go to the museum of the revolution (which, alas, was closed for refurbishment whilst I was in Havana) - but ended up going here instead. I’d heard less about it, but found it enjoyable. For a relatively cheap ticket, I was able to see an array of Cuban art from different eras - colonial, early 20th century, modern - which was both beautiful and a great insight into the country’s history. This place gets less hype than other tourist venues in Havana, but I’d definitely recommend a visit. It’s not particularly large, and is a good way to while away an hour or two whilst engaging with Cuban history and culture.

There are two Bellas Artes Museums, and they are close but not at all next to one another. The Cuban Art is in a modern building that is next door to the Museum of the Revolution. The collection was fantastic. I knew nothing about Cuban art and was not familiar with any of these artists, but the collection was really strong and well worth spending a couple of hours looking at. We did not go to the other branch having heard that if we only had time for one of them we should choose the Cuban. I'm very glad that we did. There is a small cafe area on the ground floor if you are in need of a coffee.

Fantastic works of art covering various periods. I don’t think I’ve seen so many brilliant works of art in a long time. Admission prices are very cheap too. Just don't think you can walk off with a reasonably priced print. They cost a fortune.