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 del Ron Havana Club (Rum Museum)

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Museo de la Revolucion

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Museo del Chocolate (Chocolate Museum)

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Museo de la Ciudad (Museum of the City of Havana)

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Finca Vigia, Ernest Hemingway’s home on the outskirts of Havana is a large airy residence with a fantastic view, sitting atop a hill in the Cuban countryside.

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Museo de Arte Colonial

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Explore Havana’s Rich History and Culture in these 20 Museums

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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.