{"id":2415,"date":"2023-09-29T05:54:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T05:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/?p=2415"},"modified":"2023-09-29T05:54:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T05:54:45","slug":"explore-havanas-national-museum-of-fine-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/explore-havanas-national-museum-of-fine-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Havana\u2019s National Museum of Fine Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The National Museum of Fine Arts in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/destinations\/havana-holidays\"><strong>Havana<\/strong><\/a> is not only one of the largest Cuba museums, but it\u2019s among the biggest in the Caribbean. It consists of two buildings housing Cuban arts and an international collection separately. Given that one of them it\u2019s situated near Parque Central and the other next to Paseo del Prado in Old Havana, the museum should definitely be on your\u00a0 \u201cCuba Things to do\u201d list.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Plan your visit to Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Cuba<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The museum is normally open Monday to Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Tourists can visit both museum buildings for approximately \u00a37 or just one of the buildings for \u00a34. There are also guided tours available.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The History behind Havana\u2019s National Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Havana\u2019s National Museum of Fine Arts was founded in 1913 and is housed in two buildings \u2014 the Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) and the Palace of the Asturian Centre (Palacio del Centro Asturiano).<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Palacio de Bellas Artes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Palace of Fine Arts houses collections of Cuban art. The range of artworks is impressive, and visitors can learn a lot about Cuban history by viewing the paintings and sculptures on display. The galleries span the periods from the 17th century to the present, with special sections dedicated to landscapes, religion, and scenes of everyday Cuban life.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Palace of the Asturian Centre<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The international art collections are exhibited in the Universal Art building in the former Asturian Centre. The building spreads over 5 floors and hosts collections from Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, with the oldest artwork dating back to 500 BC. It houses famous works from different European countries. For example, there are more than 700 pieces in the Spanish section, making it one of the richest collections in the world.<\/p>\n<p>A visit to the Universal Arts building lets you see views of the famous Inglaterra Hotel across the street. The oldest hotel in Cuba, dating back to 1875, is also a fine example of the neoclassical architectural style in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/destinations\/havana-holidays\"><strong>Havana<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Exhibitions in Havana\u2019s National Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2416 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture1-4.jpg\" alt=\"Havana\u2019s National Museum of Fine Arts - 1\" width=\"624\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture1-4.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture1-4-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Guillermo Collazo, La Siesta<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Colonial Cuban art<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Different art periods are displayed at Havana\u2019s National Museum of Fine Arts. There are rooms dedicated to Cuban culture from the Colonial Period spanning the 17<sup>th<\/sup> to 19<sup>th<\/sup> centuries. A great example is the work of Guillermo Collazo, whose paintings show a synthesis of all that is Cuban. Take his Picture of Carmen Bacallao de Malpica (oil on canvas, 1883) or Cutting Sugar Cane by Victor Patricio (oil on canvas, 1874).<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Turn-of-the-Century Art<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Another interesting period for Cuban fine art is the \u2018Turn of the Century Art\u2019, with Rafael Blanco as a notable example. You should pay attention to the references to Cuban culture in Augusto Oliva Blay\u2019s painting \u2018Malecon\u2019 or Jose A. Bencomo Mena\u2019s \u2018The White Flower\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The section that shows a phase of maturity in Cuban art infusing different influences bears the name of Vanguardia. One can find the legendary Wilfredo Lam\u2019s work (Seated Woman, 1949), but also paintings by Eduardo Abela (Guajiros, 1938) and Carlos Enriquez (The Kidnapping of the Mulatas, 1938).<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Contemporary art<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Contemporary Art is another stunning section dedicated to a new generation of Cuban artists who focused on searching for Cuban identity during the 1960s. The painters in this period were trying to explore the rural Afro-Cuban traditions. The most popular representatives are Raul Martinez and Santiago Armada.<\/p>\n<p>The gallery of 1970s work showcases the latest generation of Cuban artists with strong symbolic imagery and a preponderance of Hyperrealism. This is where paintings and sculptures resemble high-resolution photographs.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Universal Art collections<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2417 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture2-4.jpg\" alt=\"Havana\u2019s National Museum of Fine Arts - 2\" width=\"624\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture2-4.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture2-4-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Jan Cossiers, The five senses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the displays of international fine art, the museum houses collections from a wide range of countries \u2014 Spain, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Italy, Vietnam, and many others. The galleries showcase not only paintings and sculptures but also exquisite pottery, Japanes fans and silk paintings, and engravings.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the galleries in this building can be tricky to find, given the vast space spanning several floors. The museum staff is very helpful, and you can always ask for directions. The second floor is dedicated to 19<sup>th<\/sup> and early 20<sup>th<\/sup>-century Spanish works.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What to see at Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de la Habana is the \u2018it\u2019 place to see Cuban artwork and learn about the local history and tradition through paintings, drawings, sculptures, pottery, and more. Plan ahead and leave plenty of time for the whole tour around the museum.<\/p>\n<p>Tourists are often surprised by the masterpieces they encounter here and the artwork by Caravaggio, Goya, Rubens, and Valasquez. There are no English translations, and it may be helpful to join a guided tour of the museum.<\/p>\n<p>Both sections of the museum also house bookstores with Spanish editions and souvenirs. At Havana\u2019s National Museum of Fine Arts, you can also have a lunch break at the classy yet affordable on-site cafes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What to visit on a Havana Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture3-3.jpg\" alt=\"Havana\u2019s National Museum of Fine Arts - 3\" width=\"624\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture3-3.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture3-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Paseo de Marti<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nearby you will find the Revolution Museum, which served as the presidential palace before the Cuban Revolution and was inaugurated in 1920. It has neoclassical elements and was decorated by Tiffany Studios in New York City. The interior of the building is stunning, with a beautiful marble colonnade and rich decorative elements. The collections inside mostly consist of artworks dedicated to the Cuban Revolution.<\/p>\n<p>The nearby Paseo de Marti is abundant in typical buildings everyone is coming to see and take a picture of. The Marti Promenade is a European-style boulevard designed to look like the streets of Barcelona. Stroll along the promenade, which is in close proximity to many of Havana\u2019s attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on visiting Old Havana (Habana Vieja), which was made a Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. The neighbourhood is famous for its architecture, buildings, and squares that date back to the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century, and popular caf\u00e9s such as La Bodeguita del Medio, where Ernest Hemingway and Nat King Cole used to enjoy traditional mojitos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Love Cuba<\/strong>\u00a0is the UK\u2019s leading\u00a0<strong>Cuba holiday specialist<\/strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/\">Click here for more info<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/\"><strong>Cuba holidays<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/holiday-types\/multi-centre-cuba-holidays\"><strong>Multi Centre Cuba Holidays<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/holiday-types\/tailor-made-cuba-holidays\"><strong>Tailor Made Cuba Holidays<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0please don\u2019t hesitate to contact our friendly team of\u00a0<strong>Cuba holiday specialists<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>0207 071 3636<\/strong>\u00a0or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enquiries@lovecuba.com\"><strong>enquiries@lovecuba.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana is not only one of the largest Cuba museums, but it\u2019s among the biggest in the Caribbean. 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