Things to do in San Juan Metro Region, San Juan Metro Region: The Best Specialty Museums

September 10, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Discover the best top things to do in San Juan Metro Region, Puerto Rico including Para la Naturaleza, Museo de Arte y Diseno de Miramar, Museo del Mar, Maritime Museum, Casa Museo Felisa Rincon de Gautier, Fundacion Casa Cortes, La Casa Estrecha, Casa Blanca Museum, Museum of our African Roots (Museo de Nuestra Raiz Africana), Museo de Vida Silvestre.
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1. Para la Naturaleza

155 Tetuan Street, San Juan 00901 Puerto Rico +1 787-722-5882 [email protected] http://paralanaturaleza.org
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Para la Naturaleza

Visit the Para la Naturaleza store to book a reservation for guided nature tours or purchase eco-friendly items for your next outdoor adventure. Para la Naturaleza is a nonprofit organization that integrates society into the conservation of natural ecosystems. The organization manages visitor centers and natural protected areas throughout Puerto Rico, including Hacienda Buena Vista in Ponce, Hacienda La Esperanza in Manati and Cabezas de San Juan in Fajardo, among others. The Para la Naturaleza store is located in the historic Casa Ramon Power y Giralt. Guided tours of Old San Juan available by reservation.

Reviewed By OlgaH205 - Aberdeen, United States

Great tour! We didn't want to miss a bioluminescent bay experience while in PR. However, I don't swim and didn't want to kayak out to see these bays. We heard about Para La Naturaleza and this was the perfect compromise. We watched an ecology video and then our tour guide, Antonio, drove us out on a guided tour of a lighthouse. Then to a moonlit walk on a boardwalk that goes over the lagoon. We were given poles to move around in the water to see the bioluminescence. It was great to see it without having to go into the water. Finally, a short guided nature walk out to the shores of Seven Seas beach. Great tour guide. Not in a hurry, and very good at explaining everything.

2. Museo de Arte y Diseno de Miramar

607 Calle Cuevillas Miramar, San Juan 00907-3230 Puerto Rico +1 787-995-7063 [email protected] http://madmi.org/
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Museo de Arte y Diseno de Miramar

Located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Museo de Arte y Diseno de Miramar (MADMi) an interactive space designed to inspire creativity and innovation through art and design.

3. Museo del Mar

360 Calle de San Francisco, San Juan 00901-1719 Puerto Rico +1 787-977-4461 [email protected] http://www.elmuseodelmar.com/
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Museo del Mar

A rich maritime history just a short walk away. Visit us and discover one of the treasures of Puerto Rico. The only Maritime Museum in San Juan with the largest lifering collection in the world, ship models: Discovery vessels, Tall ships and Cruise Ships. Discover the history behind galleons and frigates, which defended Old San Juan through old coins, treasures, maps and historical documents.

4. Maritime Museum

360 Calle de San Francisco, San Juan 00901-1719 Puerto Rico +1 787-977-4461 http://www.elmuseodelmar.com
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Maritime Museum

Located in El Faro Park in Rincon, this small museum of the sea features platforms for spotting dolphin and whales.

5. Casa Museo Felisa Rincon de Gautier

Caleta de San Juan No. 51, Esquina Clara Lair, San Juan 00901 Puerto Rico +1 787-723-1897 [email protected] http://www.museofelisarincon.com
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Casa Museo Felisa Rincon de Gautier

A visit to the former home of Dona Felisa Rincón, the first woman to serve as mayor of San Juan from 1946 to 1968, provides a glimpse into a typical Old San Juan home reflecting the politics and personal life of its previous occupant.

6. Fundacion Casa Cortes

210 Calle de San Francisco, San Juan 00901-1613 Puerto Rico +1 787-523-4642 http://www.casacortespr.com
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4.5 based on 325 reviews

Fundacion Casa Cortes

Casa Cortés, located in the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the place to experience the Chocolate Cortés Collection, showcasing works by the Caribbean's contemporary art masters. Currently on exhibit; CCC Caribes, features 58 paintings by 50 artists from 10 countries. Free Admission.Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 11:00am - 5:00pm.

Reviewed By CarmelaVTO - Puerto Rico, Caribbean

Service of all employees was excellent I had dessert and a chocolate infused cocktail that was amazing, I was so happy I bough t a bag of chocolate Cortes to make hot and cold chocolate beverages at home.

7. La Casa Estrecha

101 Calle de Tetuan Old San Juan, San Juan 00901-1811 Puerto Rico +1 787-396-5620 https://www.facebook.com/lacasaestrecha/
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La Casa Estrecha

Let's say you have just strolled around the Parque de las Palomas and visited the little (albeit enchanting) Capilla del Cristo. It's still early in the afternoon, and you have no idea where to go next. In that case, my best suggestion would be to visit La Casa Estrecha, which roughly translates to "The Narrow House". Indeed, this yellow two-story house is as narrow as it gets! From wall to wall, this house measures approximately 5 feet; and since it is wedged between two standard-size buildings, the contrast is quite stark. Nevertheless, before la Casa Estrecha was transformed into a house, it was an alley that leads into the central courtyard of the surrounding buildings. Eventually, the alley became obsolete, and it was given a ceiling and a facade so that it could be used as a house. Around the early 2000s, the proprietor, architect Antonio Alvarez, remodeled the narrow building to house an art gallery focused on highlighting the works of San Juan's artists such as John Melendez and Maria Antonia Ordonez. Moreover, one of the most gratifying experiences about this house is its non-interrupted view of San Juan's bay. On a sunny day, you can see all the way to Catano and the mountain range in the distance, including the island's tallest peak: Cerro Punta. Nowadays, Mr. Alvarez opens his fantastic house to visitors who wish to explore its petite dimensions.

8. Casa Blanca Museum

1 Calle San Sebastian Old San Juan, San Juan 00926-7354 Puerto Rico +1 787-725-1454 http://www.icp.gobierno.pr/myp/museos/m13.htm
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4.0 based on 161 reviews

Casa Blanca Museum

Built in 1521 as a home for Governor Juan Ponce de Leon, today this historic landmark contains two interesting museums of Indian and colonial artifacts.

Reviewed By joe55river - San Juan, Caribbean

A beautiful building, location and historical importance to observe life in the XVI and XVII centuries in Puerto Rico.

9. Museum of our African Roots (Museo de Nuestra Raiz Africana)

Plaza San Jose Old San Juan, San Juan 00901 Puerto Rico +1 787-724-4294 [email protected] http://www.icp.gobierno.pr/myp/museos/m16.htm
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Museum of our African Roots (Museo de Nuestra Raiz Africana)

Delve into Puerto Ricos African influences through exhibits ranging from slave histories to African utensils.

Reviewed By Jerseyshore07712

This exhibit is at the Museum of the Americas. It is not a separate museum. It was still worth seeing. Displays the African heritage from slavery to freedom and today.

10. Museo de Vida Silvestre

1075 Marginal Jf Kennedy, San Juan 00920-1734 Puerto Rico +1 787-480-5440 http://museovidasilvestre.com/
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3.5 based on 37 reviews

Museo de Vida Silvestre

The Museo de Vida Silvestre (or Wildlife Museum) in San Juan allows people to see what wild animals from around the world look like. It is filled with a variety of mounted animals in displays that depict their natural origin and behavioral habits. It is a great way to learn about animals from far and wide without ever leaving the metro area.

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