20 TOP HAVANA MUSEUMS YOU MUST SEE

When you think Cuba, you think music, classic American cars, colonial architecture, smooth rum and a vibrant nightlife among other things. But Havana has so much to offer in the realm of the arts.

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Here is a curated list of some of the best museums in Havana, from breathtaking works of art to historical to quirky, these museums deliver.

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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

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Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi

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Taquechel Pharmacy Museum

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Museo del Ron Havana Club (Rum Museum)

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Museo de la Revolucion

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