Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion) vs El Capitolio

Both are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Museum of the Revolution ranks significantly better than El Capitolio. Museum of the Revolution comes in at 94 with approval from 5 publications including Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)

Tripexpert score:

9 / 10

Location: Calle Refugio 1, entre Monserrate y Zulueta, Havana 10600 , Cuba

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Expert reviews:

Frommer's

"Cuba's history in copious detail, with an emphasis on its independence and revolutionary struggles." Full review

Fodor's

"The marble staircase and the magnificent upstairs ceiling mural tell one story while galleries... from colonial times to the present, tell another;." Full review

Don't miss Cretin's Corner for a look at some familiar faces.

Lonely Planet

Top Choice

"This museum resides in the former Presidential Palace, constructed between 1913 and 1920 and used by a string of cash-embezzling Cuban presidents." Full review

Afar Magazine

"The museum explains, chronologically, the story of Fidel Castro's overthrowing of the Batista government and the post 1959 Cuba and its relationship with the United States. " Full review

Michelin Guide

1 Star

"Next door to the National Museum of Fine Arts (Cuban Section), the former presidential palace housing this museum dates from 1913, with interior décor sourced from Tiffany's in New York." Full review

El Capitolio