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The best museums in Santiago de Cuba in September 2025

These are the top 20 best museums in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Santiago de Cuba, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Santiago de Cuba.

Looking for the best museums in Santiago de Cuba? These are the best ones:

  1. Museo de Ambiente Histórico Cubano1

    Museo de Ambiente Histórico Cubano

     Santiago de Cuba
    The oldest house of Cuba, built already in 1522! Used to be an official residence of the first Cuban governor, now museum of furnishing and decorations.
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  3. 2

    El Carnaval Museum

     Santiago de Cuba
    There are many reasons behind carnival traditions - social, economic and cultural. Santiago's carnival is the most famous in Cuba, so learn more!
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  4. Acuario Baconao3

    Acuario Baconao

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.4
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  5. 4

    Parque zoológico de Santiago de Cuba

     Santiago de Cuba
    El Parque zoológico de Santiago de Cuba, also known as the Santiago de Cuba Zoo, is situated in the city of Santiago de Cuba. This city is part of the Caribbean country and island of Cuba. The zoo offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse wildlife of the region in a safe and controlled environment.
     4.4
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  7. Casa Dranguet5

    Casa Dranguet

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  8. Emilio Bacardi Moreau Museum6

    Emilio Bacardi Moreau Museum

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.5
    History & Anthropology History
  9. Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca del Morro7

    Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca del Morro

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.4
  11. Museo de la Lucha Clandestina8

    Museo de la Lucha Clandestina

     Santiago de Cuba
     5.0
    History & Anthropology History
  12. 9

    La Isabelica Museum

     Santiago de Cuba
    A coffee hacienda in a biosphere reserve that shows the life of French coffee farmer, an immigrant from Haiti. Sad memory of slavery in Cuba.
     3.7
    History & Anthropology History
  13. 10

    Museo de La Imagen

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.0
    Art & Design Art
  15. 11

    Museo Histórico 26 de Julio

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.0
    History & Anthropology History
  16. 12

    Museo Casa-Natal de Antonio Maceo

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  17. 13

    Archdiocesan Museum

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.2
    History & Anthropology History
  18. 14

    Museo de la Guerra Hispano-Cubano Norteamericana

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.5
  19. 15

    Cafetal La Isabelica

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  21. 16

    Museo Abel Santamaría Cuadrado

     Santiago de Cuba
    The Museo Abel Santamaría Cuadrado is situated in the former Saturnino Lora Hospital in Santiago de Cuba. This location provides a unique setting for the museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the past of this historic city.
     3.3
    History & Anthropology History
  22. 17

    Museo de la Música Pablo Hernández Balaguer

     Santiago de Cuba
    Art & Design Art
  23. 18

    Museo Tomás Romay

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.3
    Nature & Natural History NatureHistory & Anthropology History
  24. 19

    Memorial de Vilma Espín Guillois

     Santiago de Cuba
     3.5
    History & Anthropology History
  25. 20

    Casa Natal de José María Heredia

     Santiago de Cuba
     4.3
    History & Anthropology History

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