Ponce: History Museum
Places and attractions in the History museum category
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- History museum
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- Monuments and statues
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- Hispanic colonial architecture
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- Spanish colonial revival architecture
- Art Nouveau architecture
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Museo de Arte de Ponce
Major museum of art The Museo de Arte de Ponce is a beacon of culture nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Renowned for its extensive collection of European and Puerto Rican art, the museum is one of the most significant cultural institutions on the island and a must-see...
Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes
Pre-Columbian archaeological site Steeped in the rich history of Puerto Rico's indigenous peoples, the Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes in Ponce stands as a crucial archaeological site and museum that brings to life the pre-Columbian cultures of the Caribbean.
Museo Castillo Serrallés
Nestled in the lush hills of the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Museo Castillo Serrallés stands as a testament to the island's rich cultural heritage and its storied past in the sugar industry. This opulent mansion-turned-museum was once the residence of the...
Parque de Bombas
Landmark 1882 firehouse and museum Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Parque de Bombas stands as an iconic landmark and a testament to the city’s rich history. This distinctive building, originally designed as the main pavilion for the 1882 Exhibition Trade Fair, later became the first...
Museo Hacienda Buena Vista
Nestled in the lush, verdant valleys of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Museo Hacienda Buena Vista stands as a testament to the island's rich agricultural past. This carefully restored 19th-century coffee plantation offers visitors a glimpse into the bygone era of Puerto Rican...
Castillo Serrallés
Perched on a hill overlooking the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, stands the elegant Castillo Serrallés, an emblem of the island's rich cultural heritage and its storied past in the sugar and rum industries. This grand mansion, a testament to the wealth generated...
Hacienda Buena Vista
Nestled in the lush, verdant hills near Ponce, Puerto Rico, Hacienda Buena Vista stands as a testament to the island's rich agricultural past. This restored 19th-century coffee plantation is now a living museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the historical...
Museo de la Historia de Ponce
Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Museo de la Historia de Ponce stands as a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of this vibrant city. The museum, a beacon of knowledge and heritage, offers visitors an in-depth look into the past...
Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón
Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón stands as a beacon of knowledge and cultural heritage. This distinguished library, named after the former Governor of Puerto Rico, Rafael Hernández Colón, serves as a vital...
Museo de la Masacre de Ponce
The Museo de la Masacre de Ponce stands as a somber reminder of a tragic event in Puerto Rico's history. Located in the city of Ponce, this museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the Ponce Massacre, which occurred on March 21, 1937.
Residencia Armstrong-Poventud
In the heart of the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, stands the Residencia Armstrong-Poventud, a magnificent example of the island's architectural heritage and cultural richness. This historical building is a beacon of the city's past, now serving as an educational...
Museo Francisco "Pancho" Coimbre
The Museo Francisco "Pancho" Coímbre is a sports museum in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Casa Paoli
Casa Paoli is a historic house and biographical museum in barrio Cuarto, Ponce, Puerto Rico, in the Ponce Historic Zone.
Casa Vives
Casa Vives is a historic building located in the Ponce Historic Zone in Ponce, Puerto Rico, across from the Plaza de Mercado de Ponce.
Centro Cultural de Ponce Carmen Solá de Pereira
Centro Cultural Carmen Solá de Pereira de Ponce is the cultural center of the city of Ponce, and is located at 70 Cristina street in the Ponce Historic Zone, in Barrio Tercero, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Museo de la Música Puertorriqueña
The Museo de la Música Puertorriqueña is a museum in Ponce, Puerto Rico, that showcases the development of Puerto Rican music, with displays of Taíno, Spanish, and African musical instruments that were played in the romantic danza genre, the favorite music of 19th-century Puerto...
Museo del Autonomismo Puertorriqueño
The Museo del Autonomismo Puertorriqueño is a small museum in Ponce, Puerto Rico, that showcases the political history of Puerto Rico with an emphasis on the contributions made by the municipality of Ponce and its residents. The museum was established on 7 September 2006.
Museo de la Arquitectura Ponceña
The Museo de la Arquitectura Ponceña is an architecture museum housed at the Casa Wiechers-Villaronga, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is preserves the history of the architectural styles of Ponce and Puerto Rico. The Casa Wiechers-Villaronga was acquired and restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.
Residencia Ermelindo Salazar
Residencia Ermelindo Salazar is a historic house in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1870 as the home of Ermelindo Salazar, a prominent citizen and businessman in the city as well as its mayor in 1880.