Museum of Decorative Arts, Havana

#51 among attractions in Havana

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The Museum of Decorative Arts, at 17th and E streets in the Vedado district of Havana, Cuba is a decorative arts museum in the former residence of the María Luisa Gómez-Mena viuda de Cagiga, Countess of Revilla de Camargo, sister of José Gómez-Mena Vila, the owner of the Manzana de Gómez. It was designed in Paris by architects P. Virad and M. Destuque, inspired in French Renaissance and was built between 1924 and 1927 in a neo-classical style. ()

Local name: Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas Coordinates: 23°8'15"N, 82°23'34"W

Address

Calle 17Plaza de la Revolución (El Vedado)Havana Cuba

Contact

+53 7 8309848

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Museum of Decorative Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: José Martí Memorial, Colon Cemetery, John Lennon Park, National Theatre of Cuba.

1.1 miS
Museum, Memorial site
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Landmark cemetery with grand and memorials
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0.6 miSW
Park
John Lennon Park, Havana
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0.9 miS
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0.6 miNE
Art Deco architecture
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Memorial
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1.2 miS
Cemetery
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0.8 miE
Museum
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~1390 ftS
Gay village
Vedado, Havana
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Street
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~1970 ftNE
Synagogue
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Decorative Arts open?

Museum of Decorative Arts is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Decorative Arts?

Nearby attractions include Centro Hebreo Sefaradi, Havana (2 min walk), Vedado, Havana (7 min walk), Beth Shalom Temple, Havana (10 min walk), Hubert de Blanck Theater, Havana (11 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Decorative Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Decorative Arts:

Bus

G y Línea • Lines: P2 (7 min walk)
bus 27 via vedado • Lines: A27 (8 min walk)