All history museums and attractions to visit in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is a good place to visit if you are interested in history. Below we list all 19 history museums in Dominican Republic, to lose yourself in the place's cultural heritage and local history.

Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in Dominican Republic? These are the ones:

  1. Columbus Lighthouse1

    Columbus Lighthouse

     Santo Domingo Este
    The Columbus Lighthouse, known as Faro a Colón in Spanish, is a monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus. It is located in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic. This monument, which also serves as a mausoleum, was constructed in honor of Columbus and his voyages. It is a significant landmark in the Dominican Republic and a popular destination for tourists.
  2. Fort San Felipe2

    Fort San Felipe

     Puerto Plata
    Fort San Felipe is a historical monument located in the province of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. This ancient fortress, once part of the Spanish Empire, is situated in the northern part of the island of Hispaniola. Its strategic location and historical significance make it an interesting site for tourists interested in history and architecture.
  3. Alcazar de Colon3

    Alcazar de Colon

     Santo Domingo
    The Alcázar de Colón, also known as the Palacio Virreinal de Don Diego Colón, is a palace from the early 16th century. It is situated in the Plaza de España in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This historical site offers a glimpse into the past and is a significant part of the country's heritage.
  4. Pantheon of the Fatherland4

    Pantheon of the Fatherland

     Santo Domingo
    The National Pantheon, also known as the Pantheon of the Fatherland, is a mausoleum in the Dominican Republic where the remains of prominent figures in its history are preserved. This historical site is a testament to the country's rich past and serves as a resting place for its national heroes. Visitors can explore the mausoleum and learn about the significant individuals who have shaped the nation's history.
  5. Museum of the Royal Houses5

    Museum of the Royal Houses

     Santo Domingo
    The Museo de las Casas Reales, or Museum of the Royal Houses, is a significant cultural monument from the colonial era in Hispaniola, which is now known as the Dominican Republic. This museum is located in the Colonial district of Santo Domingo and is a testament to the Spanish colonial history of the region.
  6. Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes6

    Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes

     Santiago de los Caballeros
    The Eduardo León Jimenes Cultural Center, also known as Centro León, is a museum situated in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. This museum is named after Eduardo León Jimenes, the founder of La Aurora, a tobacco company that gave rise to the León Jiménes Group consortium.
  7. Museum of the Dominican Man7

    Museum of the Dominican Man

     Santo Domingo
    The Museum of the Dominican Man, known as El Museo del Hombre Dominicano in Spanish, is situated in the city of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city.
  8. Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance8

    Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance

     Santo Domingo
    The Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana is a museum located in Santo Domingo de Guzmán, dedicated to the memory of the victims who fell during the regime of the Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo. It was established by Decree No.287-07 and is situated at Arzobispo Nouel 210. The museum's primary function is to collect, maintain, and exhibit goods of the nation's tangible and intangible heritage related to the struggle of various generations of Dominicans during Trujillo's dictatorship, its antecedents, and its consequences.
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    House of Tostado

     Santo Domingo
    Late Isabeline Gothic style home to Francisco de Tostado, writer and professor at local university. Now it houses Museum of Dominican Family.
  10. National Museum of Natural History10

    National Museum of Natural History

     Santo Domingo
    The National Museum of Natural History, Prof. Eugenio de Jesús Marcano Fondeur, is a significant cultural institution in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It was constructed by Dr. Joaquín Balaguer in 1974 and opened its doors to the public in 1982. The museum is conveniently located in the Plaza de la Cultura Juan Pablo Duarte, making it easily accessible for tourists.
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    Numismatic and Philatelic Museum

     Santo Domingo
    Imagine all the fascinating coins and paper money people of the Carribean used for trade. Most valuable collection in the area!
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    Ramón Cáceres Museum

     Moca
  13. 13

    Sosua Jewish Museum

     Sosúa
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    Museo Nacional de Historia y Geografia

     Santo Domingo
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    Duarte House Museum

     Santo Domingo
    The Duarte House Museum was once the home of national hero Juan Pablo Duarte, born in 1813. This historic residence has been declared not only a World Heritage Site but also a Museum dedicated to the life and history of the Martyr Procer Juan Pablo Duarte.
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    Pabellon de la Fama del Deporte Dominicano

     Santo Domingo
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    Altos de Chavon Regional Museum of Archaeology

     La Romana
    Pre-Columbian artifacts and Taino Indian ones. Includes pieces that were exhibited in New York or Paris!
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    Museum of Rum

     Santo Domingo
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    Museo Fernando Peña Defilló

     Santo Domingo