Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico), San Juan
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico (Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico) is a renowned art museum located in the heart of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The museum is dedicated to showcasing and preserving contemporary art from Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and beyond.
Founded in 1984, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is housed in a modernist building designed by Puerto Rican architect Jorge Rigau. The museum's collection includes over 1,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and multimedia installations, all of which represent some of the most important artistic expressions of the past 60 years.
In addition to its extensive collection, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is known for its dynamic exhibitions and public programming, which feature the work of both established and emerging artists from Puerto Rico and around the world. The museum's commitment to fostering creativity and promoting cultural exchange has made it an important cultural institution not just in Puerto Rico, but throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.
Today, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is widely regarded as one of the premier art museums in the Caribbean. Its exhibitions and programs attract a diverse audience of artists, students, scholars, and art enthusiasts, who come to experience the museum's unique blend of contemporary art, culture, and history.
Founded in 1984, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is housed in a modernist building designed by Puerto Rican architect Jorge Rigau. The museum's collection includes over 1,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and multimedia installations, all of which represent some of the most important artistic expressions of the past 60 years.
In addition to its extensive collection, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is known for its dynamic exhibitions and public programming, which feature the work of both established and emerging artists from Puerto Rico and around the world. The museum's commitment to fostering creativity and promoting cultural exchange has made it an important cultural institution not just in Puerto Rico, but throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.
Today, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is widely regarded as one of the premier art museums in the Caribbean. Its exhibitions and programs attract a diverse audience of artists, students, scholars, and art enthusiasts, who come to experience the museum's unique blend of contemporary art, culture, and history.
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Sight Name: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico)
Sight Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico (See walking tours in San Juan)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico (See walking tours in San Juan)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Create Your Own Walk in San Juan
Creating your own self-guided walk in San Juan is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
San Juan Historical Buildings
One of the oldest capital cities on the American continent, San Juan, Puerto Rico, boasts an old town that is filled to the brim with heritage colonial architecture.
Chief among its historical buildings, La Fortaleza, or The Fortress, is the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico and the longest-standing executive mansion in continuous use in America. At the same time, the Cathedral... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Chief among its historical buildings, La Fortaleza, or The Fortress, is the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico and the longest-standing executive mansion in continuous use in America. At the same time, the Cathedral... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Old San Juan Squares
A distinctive feature of Old San Juan is the multitude of quaint picturesque squares, many of them adorned with beautiful fountains and spectacular monuments. Each square has a unique character and historical significance, making them integral to the city's identity.
Plaza Colon, also known as Columbus Square, pays homage to Christopher Columbus and his exploration of the New World. It... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Plaza Colon, also known as Columbus Square, pays homage to Christopher Columbus and his exploration of the New World. It... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Old San Juan Walking Tour
Founded by Spanish colonists in 1509, at a site then known as "Puerto Rico" (which means Rich Port in Spanish), San Juan is the third oldest capital in the Americas established by Europeans. In 1521, the words "San Juan" were added to its official name, thus making it "San Juan Bautista de Puerto Rico". This was in keeping with the custom of christening the town with... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Souvenir Shopping
The arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1493 and the ensuing Spanish colonization brought into Puerto Rico a number of new crafts. Over the next few centuries, having mixed up with local traditions, they have flourished on the new turf, producing an array of colorful products that today are sought after by tourists visiting the island. While in San Juan, it would be a pity to leave town without... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.6 Km or 0.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.6 Km or 0.4 Miles
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13 Distinctively Puerto Rican Goods to Bring Home from San Juan
The uniqueness of Puerto Rico is partially associated with its political status - part of the United States yet with a Latin twist. Other than their widely-acknowledged musical talents, e.g. Carlos Santana and Ricky Martin, Puerto Rico is just as rich in many other good things. When you're in...