I went the museum of the revolution 3 years ago, and should have left a review then. It was one of the most inspiring places I have ever been. It reminded me of the value of travel--to try and step into someone else's shoes and...More

Very nice presentation of the Sandinista angle of Nica politics. I also did a city tour with a perfectly english speking guide. Most entertaining

Here you will be guided by actual freedom fighters as they take you through a very make shift but nonetheless moving story of dictatorship and revolution. It takes an hour at most but easily the best hour you will spend in Leon. A first hand...More

In a sad, decrepit building that was military headquarters for the Sandinista revolutionaries after taking Leon, veterans of the revolution congregate and provide a historical review. There is little to see other than some murals, a few old newspaper articles and some photo montages, but...More

The exhibitis need a lot of help, i.e. there are newspaper clippings behind class but I am concerned about their viability longterm. The guide, who spoke English, was very knowledgeable and gave me a real sense of what the the revolution must have been like.

NOTE: some guides command of english is week, if you can take the tour in spanish. The museum and its guides do a good job of explaining Nicaragua's interesting political history.

Worth a visit. Had a great chat with the guide, who are all locals who played a part in the revoultion. Now, they run this small museo to educate others. Inspiring!