Alcada
Calle San Francisco Plaza de Armas
San Juan, PR
Telephone: 787.724.7171
Description: OLD SAN JUAN. San Juan's city hall design was inspired by the city hall in Madrid, Spain. The building was constructed in stages beginning in 1604 and finishing in 1789. A small information center is located near the entrance and there is an art gallery on the first floor. Like many other buildings of the picturesque old city, it has its own tiled courtyard and overhanging balcony.
Museo de Antropologia, Historia y Arte
Ave. Ponce de Leon
San Juan, PR
Telephone: 787.764.3939
Description: RIO PIEDRAS. Located on the campus of the University of Puerto Rico, this museum seeks to present a balanced view of the history, archeology and fine arts of the island. Special exhibits highlight the aboriginal inhabitants of Puerto Rico, the colonial era and the institution of slavery on the island. There is an excellent collection of fine arts including many paintings by Puerto Rican talents Francisco Oller and Jose Campeche.
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Ave. Jose de Diego
San Juan, PR
Telephone: 787.977.6277
Description: SANTURCE. Puerto Rico's newest museum is a showplace. The neo-classical exterior features Spanish architectural flourishes. Inside, the history of the island's cultural heritage is explored through its paintings. Local artists are well represented, especially Franciso Oller, Jose Campeche and Angel Botello. There is also an excellent display of mid-20th-century poster pop art that was created on the island. The museum also boasts a 400-seat theater, restaurant and gardens.
Museo de Arte e Historia
150 Calle Norzagaray
San Juan, PR
Telephone: 787.724.1875
Description: OLD SAN JUAN. English and Spanish language tours are available at this museum located in what used to be a major San Juan marketplace. Paintings, sculptures and an important collection of santos are featured here. A documentary film shown every hour on the hour tells about the history of San Juan from 1521 to the present day.
Museo de las Americas
Antiquo Cuartel Ballaj
San Juan, PR
Telephone: 787.724.5052
Description: This museum is located in an old Spanish troop barracks, the largest Spanish-built building in the Americas. All American cultures, genres and time periods are celebrated here with exhibits including archeological artifacts, handmade folk art, fine paintings and sculptures, figureheads carved in New England and Caribbean Indian canoes. One of the best permanent collections is a display of Puerto Rican santos.