The 10 Best Museums in San Juan, Puerto Rico

April 23, 2022 Milan Banda

The festive city of San Juan is the perfect place to experience true Puerto Rican culture. Get to know its roots by exploring the vibrant neighborhood of El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan), which consists mostly of Spanish colonial buildings. Flesh out your self-guided history lesson with a visit to El Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a 16th century citadel that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then reward yourself with a cooling dip at Luquillo or Carolina Beach, then a tasty tour of the Bacardi rum plant.
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1. Para la Naturaleza

155 Tetuan Street, San Juan 00901 Puerto Rico +1 787-722-5882 [email protected] http://paralanaturaleza.org
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Para la Naturaleza

Visit the Para la Naturaleza store to book a reservation for guided nature tours or purchase eco-friendly items for your next outdoor adventure. Para la Naturaleza is a nonprofit organization that integrates society into the conservation of natural ecosystems. The organization manages visitor centers and natural protected areas throughout Puerto Rico, including Hacienda Buena Vista in Ponce, Hacienda La Esperanza in Manati and Cabezas de San Juan in Fajardo, among others. The Para la Naturaleza store is located in the historic Casa Ramon Power y Giralt. Guided tours of Old San Juan available by reservation.

Reviewed By OlgaH205 - Aberdeen, United States

Great tour! We didn't want to miss a bioluminescent bay experience while in PR. However, I don't swim and didn't want to kayak out to see these bays. We heard about Para La Naturaleza and this was the perfect compromise. We watched an ecology video and then our tour guide, Antonio, drove us out on a guided tour of a lighthouse. Then to a moonlit walk on a boardwalk that goes over the lagoon. We were given poles to move around in the water to see the bioluminescence. It was great to see it without having to go into the water. Finally, a short guided nature walk out to the shores of Seven Seas beach. Great tour guide. Not in a hurry, and very good at explaining everything.

2. Museo de Arte y Diseno de Miramar

607 Calle Cuevillas Miramar, San Juan 00907-3230 Puerto Rico +1 787-995-7063 [email protected] http://madmi.org/
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Museo de Arte y Diseno de Miramar

Located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Museo de Arte y Diseno de Miramar (MADMi) an interactive space designed to inspire creativity and innovation through art and design.

3. La Casa de los Contrafuertes

101 Calle de San Sebastian Old San Juan, San Juan 00901-1116 Puerto Rico +1 787-340-8533 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/LosContrafuertes/
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La Casa de los Contrafuertes

La Casa de los Contrafuertes is an independent project open to the public, that started in the year 2012 as an art work which is committed to seek, expose and encourage overlaps among the works of artists of all disciplines focusing on the Caribbean and its diasporas. Our project is organized around the metaphor of the beehive. It is physically nestled, as a site-specific piece, in a historic heritage building, the oldest civil structure in Old San Juan Puerto Rico, which used to be a ruin at the time we began our effort. We were able to restore the building to code with volunteer work and started a beautiful garden of medicinal and edible plants in its courtyard. Work that fosters a collaborative project in continuous development that explores and promotes the porosity of research, creation and exchange processes between artists from different disciplines, from the Caribbean and its diasporas. This voluntary and self-managed initiative, jointly directed by the artists Charles Juhász-Alvarado and Ana Rosa Rivera, saw its origins in 2012. Today, it has continued to grow true to the original vision of promoting conversations, crossings and creation among artists of different backgrounds. fields In this work, the project has hosted a number of activities and exhibitions that have called diverse audiences. Since the building itself was in a state of near ruins at the beginning of the project, the task of enabling it has been the product of collaborative volunteer work. Today the site enjoys clean and bright spaces suitable for work and exhibition, as well as a garden of edible and medicinal plants.

4. Galeria Botello

208 Calle Del Santo Cristo, San Juan 00901-1517 Puerto Rico +1 787-723-9987 http://www.botello.com/
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Galeria Botello

The Botello Gallery is located on the famous Calle del Cristo in Old San Juan. This gallery houses paintings, sculptures, ceramics and collections of carved saints.The artist and owner of the gallery, Angel Botello, also exhibits there his exquisite art that consists of sculptures in bronze, oils, lithographs and linoleum highlights, among others.Come and do not miss an opportunity to appreciate closely the artistic offer that our Island has to offer.

Reviewed By SallyDew

Don’t miss this sweet gallery of the works of Angel Botello. Wonderful artwork in a centuries old building where the artist and his family once lived. It is a treasure of Old San Juan.

5. Museo del Mar

360 Calle de San Francisco, San Juan 00901-1719 Puerto Rico +1 787-977-4461 [email protected] http://www.elmuseodelmar.com/
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Museo del Mar

A rich maritime history just a short walk away. Visit us and discover one of the treasures of Puerto Rico. The only Maritime Museum in San Juan with the largest lifering collection in the world, ship models: Discovery vessels, Tall ships and Cruise Ships. Discover the history behind galleons and frigates, which defended Old San Juan through old coins, treasures, maps and historical documents.

6. Walter Otero Contemporary Art

402 Calle Constitucion, San Juan 00906 Puerto Rico +1 787-998-9622 [email protected]
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Walter Otero Contemporary Art

The gallery, located in Puerta de Tierra in the Old San Juan Historic District, was designed by the architect Luis Gutiérrez and the engineer Pedro Muñoz Marín. Five thousand square feet (5,000) dedicated to contemporary art will be divided into three floors. The main floor will show the main exhibits, and the ground floor will become the presentation and storage area. The third floor, a magnificent roof top garden overlooking the San Juan Bay area will host gatherings and outdoor exhibits. In addition to an inventory of the works of the artists represented, a limited selection of prints will be available for acquisition. The concept of WOCA is to create a space that goes beyond the commercial aspect of a traditional gallery. “My goal is to break with the traditional gallery model, by integrating institutional and educational components, as well as the publishing and archiving of items within the gallery. As part of its educational agenda, the gallery will host art lectures by specialists in painting, photography and conceptual art; in addition to producing catalogues written by renowned local and international critics. “Furthermore, we want to develop alliances and partnerships with schools and art institutions, encouraging and motivating the next generation of local artists. My goal is that the gallery will become a facilitator for young artists into the international market, as well as to keep developing my roster of established ones.” said Walter Otero. WOCA will continue positioning its artists in the international market by participating in art fairs and special projects.Among the institutions which whom Otero has worked with include: The Puerto Rico Art Museum, The Puerto Rico Contemporary Art Museum, Ponce Art Museum, Puerto Rico, Museo Del Barrio, New York, Chicago Cultural Center, MCA, Panama Contemporary Art museum, Bass Museum, Miami, MOCAA LA, MOLAA, Hirshhorn Museum, Bronx Museum, Dommus Atrium, Spain and The New Museum, New York. Otero also assisted in the presentations in Puerto Rico of exhibitions featuring LaChappelle, Matthias Weischer, David Schnell, The Rubells Family Collection and the upcoming Bill Viola show (2013). Over the last decade, Walter Otero has been a key figure on international collectionism in Puerto Rico by intelligently assessing those who want to create or complete a collection. He has managed to make Puerto Rico the new home of many important collections from celebrated artists including Anselm Kiefer, Nan Golding, Ana Mendieta, Doo Goo Sue, The Chapman Brothers, Bill Viola, Matthew Barney, Immendorf, Kara Walker, Julian Schnabel, Alex Katz, among many others.WOCA, has a solid group of international renowned artists which include: Allora y Calzadilla, Ángel Otero, Andrés Serrano, Arnaldo Roche Rabell, Axel Ruiz, Carlos Betancourt, Fabián Marcaccio, Gamaliel Rodríguez, Héctor Arce Espasas, Ignacio Lang, Luis Vidal, Michael Linares, Mónica Rodríguez, Osvaldo Budet, Rafael Vega, Ramón Miranda Beltrán, Shonah Trescott and Víctor Vázquez.

7. Quinones Candal

Morovis St. Old San Juan (Ground Level, Inside Cuartel de Ballaja), San Juan 00901 Puerto Rico +1 787-724-4688 [email protected] http://www.artqc.com
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Quinones Candal

Welcome to Puerto Rico... Experience our Unique Culture, through Beautiful and Creative Digital Art! The perfect souvenir for tourists visiting the island! Over 100 different designs from Puerto Rican Culture, each available in 6 different sizes. All original and innovative created from scratch, in the computer. “Quinones Candal” is rich and vibrant colors, bold designs and appealing themes. Produced using the method known as “giclee” to provide museum worthy quality at a very reasonable price.

8. Galeria Exodo

152 Calle Del Santo Cristo, San Juan 00901-1559 Puerto Rico +1 787-723-4913 [email protected] http://www.galeriaexodo.com/
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Galeria Exodo

A gallery and space of convergence: Inhabiting a colonial edification impregnated with stories that talk about changes trough the pass of time, not too far from the sea, we can find the works of artists that come from different corners of the world. In this eclectic space, diverse artistic views convergence, and even the most opposing voices salute each other. The works included in these pages are only a sample of the diversity that characterizes Éxodo Gallery. From Ciudad Juárez to Paris, crossing thought the Caribbean and the North-American territory, an invisible thread displaces itself, uniting each perspective. Now all we need is to string your view as well...

Reviewed By V5806LIkimh

The owners, Manhattan and her husband, were very knowledgeable and welcoming.I absolutely love the art at this gallery. It is an expansive space. I bought one piece and it was a sculpture Manhattan had created. It was perfectly wrapped to travel home with me. I also think the pieces at this gallery are available at a good value for the quality.

9. EcoExploratorio: Museo de Ciencias de Puerto Rico

Ave. Roosevelt #525, San Juan 00918-8001 Puerto Rico +1 787-281-9090 [email protected] http://www.ecoexploratorio.org/
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EcoExploratorio: Museo de Ciencias de Puerto Rico

The EcoExploratorio: Science Museum of Puerto Rico proudly presents its first exhibition: Oceanica. Learn everything about the sea and the ocean, explore living organisms, record yourself live as a weather reporter and more! We specialize in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) topics and activities for all ages, provided by our team of specialized professionals and educators.

10. MADMi/Museum of Art and Design of Miramar

607 Calle Cuevillas Miramar, San Juan 00907-3230 Puerto Rico +1 787-995-7063 http://www.madmi.org
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MADMi/Museum of Art and Design of Miramar

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