Palacio de Bellas Artes
Palacio de Bellas Artes
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Vukojebinje
London, UK451 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
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.
Written May 24, 2022
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611andresd
New York City, NY38 contributions
Sep 2024 • Business
This art museum is wonderful to spend about an hour or two wandering around. When I visited, there were limited collections available due to restoration work. I still enjoyed walking around this quiet space.
Written September 29, 2024
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Don M
9 contributions
Apr 2022
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.
Written April 2, 2022
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Holly R
Chapel Hill, NC1,013 contributions
Dec 2019
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.
Written January 2, 2020
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA9,820 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
The other half of Chelsea from the Thames by Canaletto hangs in the Museo de Bellas Artes.
Both the Cuban and the International collections should be high on the list for any visitor even remotely interested in art and culture. The Cuban building excellent collection clearly shows the development of painting in the island and showcasing some of the best of Cuban Contemporary work, with regularly changing temporary exhibitions.
Arte Universal is breathtaking for the breadth of the collection and the extraordinary building which is house. A towering neo classical edifice overlooking Parque Central and the Gran Teatro de La Habana.
A combination ticket may be bought in either Bellas Artes building for 8 CUC, allowing to visit both, not necessary on the same day. You'll have to be feeling pretty energetic to take it all properly in one day. I advise dividing your visit as both collections are rich and varied and are worthy of serious study.
Both the Cuban and the International collections should be high on the list for any visitor even remotely interested in art and culture. The Cuban building excellent collection clearly shows the development of painting in the island and showcasing some of the best of Cuban Contemporary work, with regularly changing temporary exhibitions.
Arte Universal is breathtaking for the breadth of the collection and the extraordinary building which is house. A towering neo classical edifice overlooking Parque Central and the Gran Teatro de La Habana.
A combination ticket may be bought in either Bellas Artes building for 8 CUC, allowing to visit both, not necessary on the same day. You'll have to be feeling pretty energetic to take it all properly in one day. I advise dividing your visit as both collections are rich and varied and are worthy of serious study.
Written March 21, 2019
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sdempsey
Belfast, UK160 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Art galleries tend to be one of those things I only do when I've exhausted the other tourist options in a city, and was one of the reasons I came here to be honest.
However I really enjoyed myself. There was a wide range of art to suit all tastes, and it was a highlight of the holiday. I'd really recommend.
However I really enjoyed myself. There was a wide range of art to suit all tastes, and it was a highlight of the holiday. I'd really recommend.
Written March 9, 2017
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scottderrick
Mill Valley, CA863 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
We didn't have time to see both museums, unfortunately we picked this one due to proximity. We should have picked the other branch as it is a great survey of Cuban art. This small mostly euro centric collection is out classed by the beautiful architectural gem that houses it. There are sections for different European countries but none for indigenous or regional art which is housed where we should have gone instead. Each of the sections had a pleasant but relatively unimportant and no significant pieces. Certainly skippable.
Written July 9, 2019
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,535 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Sometimes one needs to explore indigenous art rather than the internationals. I was amazed at the curators depth in highlighting the leading trends in each period of 18th-21st-century that gives a complete overview of works. Its all here in magnificent colour and depth, chronologically displayed. I was taken by the pioneers of Modern Cuban Art. The other segment the international art. My pick is Joaquin Sorolla works. Amazing interior of the museum. Great for a half day or like me, 2 half days
Written May 24, 2019
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Ann T
Pascoe Vale, Australia1,386 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
There are actually two buildings - one dedicated to Cuban art and the other to International art. If time's short, make sure you know which one you want to go to. I was surprised at the quality of the ancient art particularly the Greek, Roman and Egyptian work (including a mummy). One wonders where all this work came from? Dontate by the rich in the early 20th century or confiscated from the homes of the well to do at the revolution? The range of Cuban art is also worth checking out, from the colonial to the contemporary.
Written August 19, 2018
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Shaun B
Danbury, CT539 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
Museum takes you through the history of Cuba’s art. From prior to the revolution up until current day. We had a tour guide and she was magnificent. I highly recommend this museum if you are interested in the arts and want to see how the culture over the years has impacted the artist of Cuba. We were not allowed to take pictures inside so what I have shown is just the lobby area.
Written March 18, 2018
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