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National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana and its collection
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The National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana, Cuba, is a significant cultural institution that houses the world's largest collection of Cuban art. This collection includes over 4,300 paintings, 12,800 drawings and engravings, and 285 sculptures. Additionally, the museum also boasts one of the largest collections of Western art in Latin America, with over 1,600 paintings, 126 sculptures, and 8,000 drawings and engravings that span from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Two Buildings Housing Different Collections
The National Museum of Fine Arts is divided into two buildings. The modern "Palacio de Bellas Artes" houses the Cuban art collections, while the older "Palacio del Centro Asturiano" houses the rest of the collections. The "Palacio de Bellas Artes" was inaugurated on June 18, 1954, and the "Palacio del Centro Asturiano" opened its doors in 1927.
ESMuseo Nacional de Bellas Artes
ESMuseo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Cuba)
ESMuseo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Arte Universal)
ENThe National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana
ENNational Museum of Fine Arts (World art building)