National Museum of Music, Old Havana, Cuba

National Museum of Music

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National Museum of Music


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Built in 1905 for merchant Francisco Pons, the house became the residence of me Pérez de la Riva family up to 1936. In that year it was acquired by the Cuban government to install the Secretary of State. In 1981 it was restored to settle down the Music National Museum.

Its collections store folk instruments, scores of fundamental pieces of our country, music machines, etc. The facade is of stalls, imitating the Italian Renaissance. Their interiors were eclectic in styles, but maintaining the sobriety and the elegance characteristic of one of the best Havana residences in principles of the 20th century. It portraits the historical development of the Cuban music and its instruments from the 16th to 20th century. History of the Cuban and international music. Musical instruments. Works of art. Scores.

Type: Arts Cuba Museums.

Address: Calle Capdevila No. 1 e/ Aguiar y Habana. La Habana Vieja. Ciudad de La Habana.

Open: Tuesday to Saturday.

Near this Museum...

	RESTAURANT HANOI This small colonial house from the 17th century is a nice and welcoming place specialized in local food and Vietnamese fried rice.

	HOTEL SAN MIGUEL Colonial style boutique hotel, only 10 rooms, the heart of Old Havana. Wonderful terrace with views of the Morro Castle.

National Museum of Music, Havana, Cuba