Experts' Choice Award Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
What the experts agree on
The Caribbean's largest art museum occupies a striking neoclassical former hospital, showcasing 4,500+ works spanning European baroque to contemporary Latin American pieces, with a 400-seat theater and rotating exhibitions.
“One of the biggest museums in the Caribbean, this beautiful neoclassical building was once the San Juan Municipal Hospital.”
– Fodor's
Concierge "There's an impressive permanent collection of local and Latin American artists, as well as a 400-seat theater named after the actor Raúl Julia, the island's native son."
Frommer's "Housed in a former city hospital in Santurce, the museum features both a permanent collection and temporary exhibitions." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 130,000-square-foot space became the Caribbean's most extensive art museum when it opened in 2000." Full review
Afar Magazine "Arts in Puerto Rico range from lavish recitals to paintings of humble local scenes." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Museum houses more than 4,500 works from Europe, Africa and the Americas dating back to as early as the 14th century...the collection is particularly beloved for its blend of European baroque works " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Start with the backstory. What's the history here?Once a hospital, the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico was restored and given new life in 1995. The grand building houses the work of the..." Full review
New York Times "Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico has the island's most important collection of paintings, sculptures and carvings by Puerto Rican and Caribbean artists. The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, in a..."
Condé Nast Traveler "I love art, and the museum has a permanent collection of Puerto Rican artists, along with beautiful gardens that are perfect for walking. The gardens feel like a quiet esce within the..."
"Housed largely in a former municipal hospital building in the Santurce area of San Juan, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico has been a cultural beacon for nearly three decades. In 2019, the..."
"The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico encompasses religious and secular Puerto Rican artwork from the 17th century through 1990, and stands adjacent to a two-acre sculpture garden with a Koi pond"
