Museo de Arte de Ponce

I haven't been here in years due to it being closed. Now only open on Fridays, and they are still renovating the first floor. There are 70 pieces from the museum in Dallas, Texas. I'll need to make a trip soon.

It's not the full museum experience you would expect but they have a couple of puertorrican paintings up for exhibition. I thought it was nice and loved the works they had on display!

The museum is partially closed due to damage from the earthquake two years ago. They have a small exhibit of artworks that were very beautiful and interesting. Our tour guide was very thorough and informed. I would love to visit when the entire museum is open again.

Definitely a few hours is not enough to enjoy this museum! It is gorgeous!!! From the architecture of the building itself to the art inside! The souvenir shop is slightly expensive but don't miss it!!!! I would recomend you to call prior so you can get a tour guide. Also: if you're a student with a valid ID you get a discount! If you're going to Ponce don't miss the museum!!! P.S all the paintings, particularly scenery ones look way better live!

A real gem for art lovers. European masters and Puerto Rican artists prominently featured. From the front desk representatives to the tour guides, guards and gift shop staff you will encounter pure professionalism and pride in their beautiful museum. Definitely worth the trip from San Juan.

The museum is closed for renovations, there is however a small interesting exhibition in part of the property. The exhibit is called The Underlying Image and presents some of the techniques for finding concealed works under several paintings from the fifteen thru eighteen centuries.

We arrived an hour before closing, but as it was going to be our obl chance to see the collection we bought tickets to see the permanent collection only. I guess you can buy a more expensive ticket to see visiting exhibits. We spent the majority of the hour viewing only one small section of the collection. With 10 minutes left we went upstairs to be informed there was another ENTIRE floor of art work. Most of the second floor was older religious related works. Which were amazing, as I raced around and saw them... When we return to PR we will set an entire day to visit.

One of the best experience related to art. You can see some of the best Puerto Rican art with a tuch of peace and quite. They have special section every now and then you need to pay for that part of the museum extra. In my opinion its worth the money because they have usually intresting activities related to that art section.

Great municipal museum that is still recovering from the 2020 earthquake. Check website for limited tours. Can't wait for their reopening!

Wait, what? Someone on here called it a "quaint little museum with a delightful little collection" (but) "not worth the trip from San Juan" and over-hyped? Do you mean this world-class museum boasting over 4500 pieces, bridging old and new world collections including European masters like El Greco, Rubens and Goya, among others? Recognized as the largest art museum in the Caribbean and the largest collection of Pre-Rafaelite and Italian Baroque pieces in all of Latin America? She said it could be seen in 2 hours (on roller skates, no doubt). This, regrettably, needs to be called out. It's not accurate and it's frankly embarrassing to see my fellow mainlander denigrate anything they experience in the Latin World because they insist on projecting their banana republic paradigm on them. As someone who studied art history at NYU and has been enthralled by many of the major museums around the world, I just had to call this out. Enjoy the impressive and proud collection of the Museo de Arte de Ponce. Unless you're interested in traveling with blinders on and completely uninterested in doing some basic research into the proud history of peoples of whom you have next to no basic knowledge, you will NOT be in the least disappointed.

This review is actually for the Museo de la Musicà just down the street. We visited 6/28/2018 1. Due to budget constraints from the recovery effort of Maria there are currently only 2 official tour guides in the town of Poncé to cover their four museums. This means that 2-3 of them are closed most of the days to save on operating costs. 2. If you want to visit any of the museums in Poncé it would be wise to call ahead and setup a time and day so you can be sure that their is a guide available to let you in, show you around and give you a good tour. Also, there isn't any A/c so be sure to wear cool clothing and bring a rag or fan to help you stay cool in the summer months. 3. The Music Museum in Poncé is terrific and, if you are fortunate enough to land Mr. Rodriguez as your guide, you will be truly edifies by the boys of knowledge he will share with you. 4. Be certain to stay to the end of the tour where you will get to see (IMO) the finest collection of PR Quatros assembled in one room by the foremost artist and PR craftsman Carmelo Martéll. 5. If you can, ask to see the courtyard. It is amazing and they would like to start utilizing it fore music events and play productions. -Don't walk through the ground brush though, it has tons of sticky burs. However, you may find a mango or passion fruit if yer lucky. We considered this the "gift shop".

Just went here today. It takes 1.5 hours to get here from San Juan, but the drive is well worth it. The design of the museum is all white mostly, hexagon shaped, and very modern with clean lines. Paintings were beautiful - mostly fine art but there were a few "modern" pieces. There is also a nice garden outside I believe modeled after the garden in Granada, Spain. And lastly, there is a nice little cafe serving various hot sandwiches and coffees/juices. Highly recommended if visiting Ponce, PR!!

This is a beautiful little museum well worth a visit for anyone passing through Ponce. The museum is small enough to walk through in under two hours and has pieces from the 16th century to contemporary times. The galleries are light and airy and there is even a little cafe that you can enjoy a coffee at afterwards.

Charming little art museum with a delightful collection. It takes about 2 hours to do the whole thing right. The special exhibition was worth the extra few dollars, as it was fascinating and very well-curated. I felt the museum as a whole was a bit heavy on early European religious art, but they do their best with what they have and the first floor galleries are excellent. They also have a very interesting exhibition on race and work in art that could be especially good if you're bringing children. Overall, perhaps not as worth the trip from San Juan as it was hyped to be, but a very enjoyable time.

We have visited museums all over the world including Florence and Paris and were very impressed with this sophisticated and wonderful display of art. Our tour guide Yasmine was passionate and exceptional at weaving history and the art pieces to create a beautiful experience. Take note of the way the art showcases the evolution of Puerto Rico from agriculture to its own industrial revolution, at an obvious cost in shaping the future. You should also consider how the art and history brings attention to the current political situation in Puerto Rico. Should Puerto Rico remain a US Territory as it has been since acquired from Spain in 1898, or should it be a US state? Or even an independent country? Great questions for debate with art as the catalyst as you view the beautiful museum created by Luis Ferre.

A jewel of the Caribbean! An outstanding collection in a gracious building. Staff is lovely - we took a tour with Francine (?) and she was so good we came back the next day to take another tour with Edwin and get a second perspective. They are great communicators and justifiably proud of their collection. Even the young lady at the admissions desk and the guards are notably hospitable. I happened to be reading Sonia Sotomayor's autobiography where she describes being amazed by this art as a little girl. No doubt! Hope to be back soon.

What a surprise it was to come across such a lovely Museum. El Museo de Arte de Ponce is a beautiful jewel waiting to be discovered in Ponce a municipality in Puerto Rico. The building has three floors and art to cover every wall and hallway in it. The exhibits are well curated and thought about to create the best flow and ambiance thru the exploration of the pieces. The themes range from neoclassic to modern interpretative pieces that describe the current state of the country. Intelligent and thought provoking it was worth the rental car for the drive from San Juan to Ponce. The drive itself is a wonderful treat.

Love the muesum. Love the info on the pics the lady did. My favorite was the art of 16th to 17th century people. And the garden of queen isballa. Art not my favorite thing. But I do like looking at it. The bad thing it was cold in there. And I loved the pics of puerto from the person who founded it in the 60s

What a pleasant surprise to come across this museum...definitely a must visit in PR

While working at an Investment Bank in NY, a client recommended I take time during my family visit to go to this Museum. It was fantastic! I am so glad I went, and am over due for another visit. Back in 2002, the one I remember the most is "Flaming June," I was in awe, such beautiful paintings, captured on my camera no flash. If you like art and are in the area, definitely stop by and enjoy.