
Cuban art is a dynamic mix of African, American, and European influences. It exists no where else. The rich diversity of styles spanning 500 years puts Cuba front and center in the global arts scene. Testament to the island’s love of art is reflected in 265 museums, 120 art galleries, and 46 art schools. Here’s our favorite galleries for this month.

Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Wifredo Lam
The north-west corner of the square is occupied by the 18th-century Casa.
San Ignacio #22, esq. a Empedrado, Habana Vieja

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
The National Museum of Fine Arts, edifice built in Spanish Renaissance style.
Zulueta y San José, Habana Vieja

Casa de los Artistas
Several of Cuba’s most famous artists have their studios here.
Oficios #6, e/ Obispo y Obrapía, Habana Vieja

Centro de Desarrollo de las Artes Visuales
It holds temporary exhibitions of both renowned and emerging artists.
San Ignacio #352, esq. a Teniente Rey, Habana Vieja
(+53)7862 - 3533

Factoría Habana
Factoría Habana is an experimental center for present-day artistic creation.
O´Reilly #308 e/ Habana y Aguiar, Habana Vieja

Fototeca de Cuba
Inaugurated in 1986 to preserve, study and promote Cuba’s photographic heritage.
Mercaderes # 307 e/ Muralla y Teniente Rey, Habana Vieja
(+53)7862 - 2530

Galería Victor Manuel
This gallery offers a nice selection of mainstream decorative modern paintings.
San Ignacio #56, esq. a Callejón del Chorro, Habana Vieja
(+53)7861 - 2955

Galería Habana
This gallery opened in 1962 to promote Cuban talent.
Línea #460

Palacio del Conde Lombillo
Located on the north-east corner of the Plaza de la Catedral.
Empedrado #151, esq. a Mercaderes, Habana Vieja

Casa de la Comedia
Tucked down a cobble-side street around the corner from the Depósito.
Justiz #18, e/ Baratillo y Oficios

Casa Museo Simón Bolívar
Housed in a former colonial mansion built from 1806 to 1817.
Mercaderes #156, e/ Obrapía y Lamparilla, Habana Vieja

Casa de Carmen Montilla
This charming art gallery was established in 1994 by the late Venezuelan artist.
Oficios #162, e/ Amargura y Teniente Rey, Habana Vieja
(+53)7866 - 8768

Galería Villa Manuela
Was created to exhibit and promote works by members of UNEAC.
Calle H #406, entre 17 y 19

Casa Oswaldo Guayasamín
This institution honors Ecuadorian painter Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919-1999), a dedicated socialist.
Obrapia #112. Habana Vieja
(+53)7861 - 3843

Terracota 4
This is the studio-gallery of ceramicists Amelia Carballo and Ángel Norniella.
Mercaderes e/ Obrapía y Lamparilla, (across from the Simón Bolívar Park), Habana Vieja