Museo de la Revolución in Calimete

Love revolutionary Cuban history. Regardless of your personal opinions of Fidel, what he and his men accomplished was nothing sort of extraordinary, considering how out-gunned and out-manned they were. This museum is an enchanting journey through time. My favorite part of the museum were all the bullet holes still in the marble walls from when some of Fidels men tried to infiltrate Batistas palace (what the museum used to be). The famous boat, Granma is also here. If youre in Havana, dont miss this relic.

Half of it is closed but same price. You have to leave your personal bags on a shelf where anyone could take them so we didnt go in.

Museum in renovation for now so you can only see the outside with vehicles. They didnt change the entrance price but neither since inflation get crazy so its 1$ to get in.. but still, I was only able to see just few vehicles with not that much history.. the main thing to see is the boat but its quite well hidden behind not-so-transparent glass windows. You cant enter, there is no explanations about that boat so I wanted to sit and watch on Wikipedia but sitting was forbidden apparently so I just get out of this place with no more insight than when I entered, understanding Cuba is far from their original vision.

Tried to go this week but closed for reservations, could only go around the outside section which has memorial of the gramma boat for 200 cup each.

Another must go place in Habana. We really enjoyed and learned a lot history. Muy buen lugar con una arquitectura unica!

We tried to go here today (April 2022but the main entrance was closed, apparently all or most of the building is closed for renovations now. It turned out that the only thing available was the glass pavilion with Granma, the boat that Fidel used to come to Cuba to start the revolution. It seemed quite restricted as we couldnt bring our small backpacks nor take pictures, so we decided to skip that and just walk around the outside of that park and view it from the street.

Dont listen to Google, Museum is closed and we were informed it will be until December. Only the outdoor memorial is accessible for 200 pesos.

Mm, kind of boring - has a lot of materials, from tools & dress used by the big dogs to tanks and stuffstill boring

The building is amazing and once the restoration works will be completed, it will be lovely. However, the museum exhibits leave a lot to be desired. Better curation is required in order to present better the Cuban revolution and its people. Visitors should also be allowed inside to see the granma or else make a higher platform to see the yacht better and ensure glass panes are clean.

Beautiful museum of Cubans history... focusing more on warfare and rulers.

This place was a real history lesson so much I didnt know about Cubas cultural revolution and Americas war of attrition or rather the CIAs I understand that there are many sides to a story but this is one I did not know

A well organized museum, it concentrates mainly on the history of the revolution and the details about the members of the revolution. Some personal belongings are there.

The museum of all Cuban revolution history. It used to be the Presidential House for most Cuban Presidents. You can move back to the 1950s and read the most significant parts of Cubas revolution history. I would say its a bit overpriced regarding the exhibitions, but worth a visit.

Wonderful place to visit, full of Cuban history. It is not a tourist trap. Admission includes seeing the yacht Fidel, Che, and Cienfuegos came on. The souvenirs were the best prices weve seen. The building was under renovation when we went, but that didnt hinder the beauty of it.

definitely worth visiting to read about the revolution and see images and objects related to it.

Beautiful architecture and great spot for photos. A good working knowledge of Spanish would be useful for the exhibition as the english translations arent the best.The museum is divided into a few sections covering the revolution; after the revolution; art work and the outdoor vehicles part including Granma- the boat used to transport the revolutionaries from Mexico to Cuba. Unfortunately the view of Granma is significantly obscured by its housing and the guards surrounding it can be a little unfriendly at times.There is a cafe where you can get a drink and small snacks. There is also a gift shop where you buy various touristy products similar to what you will find in la Habana vieja.Overall, a good experience and an essential if you are interested in the history of this fascinating country. I would recommend reading ahead before you go though to give proper context to the items on display. The 8CUC price is a little steep, especially if you are in a group, but overall I recommend a visit here.

Highly recommend visiting as it provides the quintessential background to the Cuban revolution. Only complaint was a lack of air conditioning and the fact that it was too short. This is a must do as you delve deeper into old Havana.

A few rooms were closed for renovations but it was still worth the 8 CUK for entry.

I think this was definitely one of the top things to do. The museum was under renovation but the charm was evident. Alot of nice artifacts and a plethora of information. The view was beautiful and in a nice central spot.

An old and very interesting museum where you can see the history of Cuba. You can learn many important things there, everything about the life of Che Guevara and many others generals who fought for Cuba. You can see some outdoor exhibits such as a tank and an airplane too. The entrance fee is 8CUC per person.

First of all, I haven’t met a museum I didn’t love so keep that in mind. I’m actually kinda surprised I don’t have more pics but the history lesson was phenomenal. This is the place all school children in Cuba come on field trip and I get it. It’s full of stories of the past and relics making it an amazing experience. The bullet holes that’s still visible in the marble. The photos from The Bay of Pigs. The newspaper clippings from the beginning of the embargo. It’s probably not something most people would do as a tourist but seeing as I wasn’t a tourist and their as an American under one of twelve conditions, I was happy to learn as much as possible. Stop by and learn but BYOS and BYOT. Bring Your Own Seat and Tissue☺️

The architecture, beautiful details and upkeep were fabulous. So much amazing things to learn and see from a foreigners standpoint. This is a museum that I cannot wait to go back to learn more and enjoy. Only drawback was the one room was off limits for upkeep and restoration.

Very nice museum where you can see the old vehicles during the revolution by Che and his brothers in arms. Definitely worth to visit

Very cool experience. Definitely a must when in Havana

If you go to Havana, you need to make it a point to come and see this museum. I recommend going during lunch as the school kids are gone to eat.

Great Place where you can see the Cuban version of the history of the revolution and the time after.

It is big and cool, but kinda pricey compared to other museums which are free... Good for architecture though!

The Museo de la Revolucion (Revolution Museumof Havana is housed in the old Presidential Palace and used by several presidents on Cuba, the last of them Fulgencio Batista. It is a must visit place, specially for those one interested in the history of Cuba.The museum exhibits several collections of photographs, flags,documents, weapons, and other objects related to the revolutionary fighting against Batista, and the history of Cuba, in chronological order, from the Columbian culture in Cuba to the current society. In here stands out the exhibitions about the assault of Moncada in 1953, and about the life of Che Guevara. Behind the building in the Memorial Granma Pavilion, as a homage to the yatch used to.move Fidel Castro and Che Guevara from Mexico to Cuba. The captions are in Spanish and English. The presentation felt a bit like a propaganda and very anti American. Its interesting to hear another perspective. Eventhough this is more like a political museum, I still recommend and its worth visiting.

Full of incredible historic photos and artefacts. Interesting museum. You will learn some new thing about Cuba and Cuba history. Some of the historic plates are in Spanish, but you can get the audio guide in English or ask locals for help.

Architecturally stunning museum that was a former palace, located relatively close to the El Capitolio. If you don’t plan on going inside you should at least see the exterior design. The price is around 8 cuc, and the exhibits are quite biased… I would research on your own and form your own opinion once you get there.

We visited with a personal guide and it was worth the extra 2 cuc. Our guide was very patient and took the time to answer all questions and shared so much information.

Although its a must to understand some of the history; its very out-dated. At the time of visit, it was going through much needed renovations. The display is very poor and really doesnt give the history the credit it deserves.

The building was lovely, albeit under renovations. The museum itself contained many artefacts and a lot of information, however it was completely one-sided and contained much information that is not backed up by any evidence whatsoever. It is difficult to find the beginning of the museum because although it has a sign pointing to the beginning, the first display (pictured belowseems to start in the middle of an invisible paragraph. No back story to the revolution is provided. You really need to do your own research before you go to the museum outherwise youll be confused until you leave the country and can get Internet to fact check!

8 CUC entrance fee is absolutely reasonable .. lots of exponates that show the time from 1950 to 1990 with different, non-american eyes. I guess in Germany we learnt more reality than the USAmericans. For sure the entire structure of buildings in Havana has to be refurbished with a massive bunch of money and labour .. so the entrance fee also should be seen as a donation and contribution to Cuban citizens.

Museum of the revolution just like it says. Gives the history of the Cuban revolution. Contains artifacts, maps, uniforms and the yacht Granma that brought the revolutionaries back to Cuba.

I started trip in Cuba from here.If you’ve read books about revolution definitely will enjoy here.

If you are a tourist this is a MUST SEE. DO NOT SKIP. You will learn things your history books neglected to teach you. It gives you a profound understanding of Cuba, the people, and it’s history. I wish I didn’t save this for last as I could have spend a day in here.

The attention not so good. Half of the place closed for restoration. The state of the pieces not so good. Interesting the history part, but need to improve.

Dont miss this informative museum. It will give you a better understanding of Cuba.

Beautiful restored building. It is so cool that you can still see old bullets on the wall.I love how their story is so different from what’s understood in the states.Highly recommend to study Cuban / Che history before going there.It can be quite hot inside...

What an interesting jewel of a place. We learned so much here. We walked away with a lot of questions and wanting to know more. Definitely a must-go to for Americans and anyone who doesnt know the Cuban history.

Definitely worth checking out. The Museo has very detailed exhibits relaying the events of the revolution as they unfolded and the lives of the men and women who participated. It also goes on to describe the positive effects of the revolution on the people of Cuba (as the government sees them anywayand is full of information that was brand new to me. The yacht Granma and the military hardware outback is pretty striking as well.

If youre in Havana you gotta go to this museum. More shameless propaganda than history (Unless you actually believe Dengue virus was introduced in Cuba by the CIAbut, it has a lot of interesting artifacts that belonged to the heroes of the revolution and the famous Granma yacht in the memorial across the street.

A little bit disappointed. Big part is only pictures and stories on the wall. Bonus: original Granma boat is there, but Im sure it didnt look that well back when Fidel and his men traveled from Mexico.

Probably the best preserved/kept building/museum in Havana we saw (but it is still quite run down and under permanent renovation). Exhibits and story are interesting even as there are only a few things brought into the museum after the year 1990. And expect a big "Che" section. All in all an interesting museum but expect quite a high enterance ticket price of 8 CUC/USD per person

The entry is 8cuc, and thats not too bad. There is a bag check thats mandatory. The museum is mostly informational boards with photos and news stories. There are not a lot of physical objects. The bathrooms, like most of cuba, lack toilet seats or paper.

The coolest part of the museum is the newer outdoor exhibit showing the "GRANMA" yacht, the farm-made tanks, trucks, aircraft, and vehicles. You can see this area from the street if you are purely interested in aesthetics, however the plaques are worth reading in this area. The main building of the museum is beautiful, but the exhibit itself needs major updating and re-translating. One of the elevators is permanently out of service.To an American, the most interesting part of the interior exhibit is about the relations between the US and Cuba and all that has transpired. This is only part of one room, and a mural paying homage to many of our republican presidents, crediting these "cretinos" for the roles they played in aiding the Cuban socialist cause.$8 CUC is a steep price for the quality of the interior exhibit and the size of the exterior exhibit. There is also a hidden unadvertised fee in the mandatory bag-checking. So, dont bring a bag or be prepared to pay this "fee." Youll need to pay the fee in order to get your bag back.

A must go place for every visitor, shows the old government palace from Cuba, you can learn about Cuba history and the events of the Cuban revolution.

I love history and the history inside. No matter what you believe about it, it is a great place to go and learn about Cuban history. The only bad thing is that if youre not proficient in Spanish, bring a guide or someone who is. I was okay, but many others didnt fare well.

Great museum. Really gives you an insiders perspective on the revolution. Its located in the old presidential palace which is a magnificent building. You can see Batistas office the way it was left at the end of the revolution.