Museums in Dominican Republic

27 Museums
4.6 Avg Rating
22 Top Rated (4.5+)

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D'Guillermo Galeria

D'Guillermo Galeria

, María Trinidad Sánchez

★★★★★ 5 (276 reviews)

You'd never guess that one of the most captivating art collections in the Dominican Republic is tucked away in a vibrant...

Larimar Ecotours

Larimar Ecotours

Pedernales, Pedernales

★★★★★ 5 (88 reviews)

Honestly, what makes Larimar Ecotours so special isn't just a building you walk through—it's a living, breathing farmsta...

Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes

Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes

Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago

★★★★★ 4.8 (84,827 reviews)

Tucked away in the vibrant heart of Santiago, the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes is a breath of fresh air for anyo...

El Sendero del Cacao

El Sendero del Cacao

San Francisco de Macorís, María Trinidad Sánchez

★★★★★ 4.8 (8,610 reviews)

Forget your typical museum; El Sendero del Cacao is a living, breathing farm where the air itself smells like chocolate....

Centro Histórico Ron Barceló

Centro Histórico Ron Barceló

Quisqueya I, María Trinidad Sánchez

★★★★★ 4.8 (8,505 reviews)

If you find yourself on the old road into Quisqueya, surrounded by the sweet smell of molasses from the local sugar mill...

Dudú Lagoon

Dudú Lagoon

La Entrada, María Trinidad Sánchez

★★★★★ 4.7 (75,023 reviews)

Well, if you know the history around here, you'll know that Dudú Lagoon wasn't always the attraction it is today. For ge...

Altos de Chavón

Altos de Chavón

La Romana, La Romana

★★★★★ 4.7 (74,590 reviews)

Perched high above the Chavón River, Altos de Chavón feels like a time capsule. This remarkable cultural center was hand...

Fortress of Columbus

Fortress of Columbus

Santo Domingo, Sánchez Ramírez

★★★★★ 4.7 (72,404 reviews)

Perched on the bluffs overlooking the Ozama River in Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial, the Fortress of Columbus isn't just ...

Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal

Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal

Tenares, Salcedo

★★★★★ 4.7 (72,041 reviews)

It's a startling thought that this serene, sun-drenched house was the command center for a revolution. Walking through t...

Wax Museum Juan Pablo Duarte

Wax Museum Juan Pablo Duarte

Santo Domingo, Sánchez Ramírez

★★★★★ 4.7 (7,517 reviews)

Everyone comes here for a selfie with a wax celebrity, but you leave completely surprised by the rich history lesson. Tu...

Museo De Las Atarazanas Reales

Museo De Las Atarazanas Reales

Santo Domingo, María Trinidad Sánchez

★★★★★ 4.7 (7,213 reviews)

Believe it or not, the very ships that founded the first European cities in the Americas were built right here. The Muse...

Museo Taino Maguá

Museo Taino Maguá

, Salcedo

★★★★★ 4.7 (7,115 reviews)

People find their way here, often after a day at the nearby beaches, looking for the real story of this island. They com...

Parador Fotográfico Rio San Juan

Parador Fotográfico Rio San Juan

Río San Juan, San Juan

★★★★★ 4.7 (7,103 reviews)

People don't just stumble upon the Parador Fotográfico in Río San Juan; they make a pilgrimage. They come for a glimpse ...

Museo Escuela DR. Tejada Florentino

Museo Escuela DR. Tejada Florentino

, Salcedo

★★★★★ 4.7 (733 reviews)

Stepping into the Museo Escuela Dr. Tejada Florentino feels like walking right into a living chapter of Salcedo's histor...

Museum of the Royal Houses

Museum of the Royal Houses

Zona Colonial, María Trinidad Sánchez

★★★★★ 4.6 (61,812 reviews)

Stepping into the Museum of the Royal Houses feels like walking directly into the 16th century. This wasn't built as a m...

Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance

Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance

Santo Domingo, Sánchez Ramírez

★★★★★ 4.6 (61,005 reviews)

What truly sets this museum apart is its unflinching dedication to a difficult truth—it's not a memorial to those in pow...

Amber World Museum

Amber World Museum

Santo Domingo, María Trinidad Sánchez

★★★★★ 4.6 (6,542 reviews)

Tucked away on a charming corner in the Colonial Zone, this place is a total time capsule. It’s mind-blowing to think yo...

Ramón Cáceres Museum

Ramón Cáceres Museum

Moca, María Trinidad Sánchez

★★★★★ 4.6 (6,456 reviews)

Tucked away on a quiet street in Moca, the Ramón Cáceres Museum feels more like a preserved family home than a formal in...

La Voz Del Yuna

La Voz Del Yuna

Bonao, Sánchez Ramírez

★★★★★ 4.6 (6,162 reviews)

You'd never guess this unassuming building in Bonao holds the entire soul of the region. It feels less like a sterile mu...

Museum Of Rum

Museum Of Rum

Santo Domingo, Sánchez Ramírez

★★★★★ 4.5 (51,423 reviews)

People don't just come here for the free cocktail at the end, though that's a brilliant incentive. They come to truly un...