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Welcome to our Museum!
When the Spanish first colonized Puerto Rico, churches were located in large cities. As recently as the 1960's, many areas in the mountains did not have local churches.
Hand-carved santos, displayed in niches or alters of each home, represented saints found in churches, but eventually took on additional significance as symbols of folklore, history, tradition, and cultural identity.
Santos became part of almost every rural family.
The Household Saints of Puerto Rico.
Upcoming Events
january, 2022
Avenida de las Artes.com
MUSAN's Guide to the Santurce Arts District
Visit the collection!
Until January 10th, we are open but in the process of moving our collection. The museum and gallery is open during this time by appointment. You will still see the full collection, but it may be split between buildings that are 2 short blocks apart.
General Admission:
Galleries: $10/person
Galleries and Permanent Collections: $20/person
Private Showings with Guide:
Galleries & Permanent Collections
by previous appointment only: $25/person
Private showings can be outside normal hours but must be confirmed in advance.
Scheduled Tours:
The following tours are only offered as posted on our Events Calendar:
Monday Night Museum Tour
& nearby Bomba and Plena - $25/per person
5 minute walk to nearby bar with traditional afro-Caribbean music
(food/drinks not included).
& walking tour of Santurce - $25/per person
20 minute walk to Plaza del Mercado - traditional marketplace with bars/restaurants
(food/drinks not included).
Ask us about local resident/student rates
(proof of ID required)
Contact
Our new building is under renovation at 1673 Ave. Ponce de Leon in the Santurce Arts District. Any visits must be by prior appointment.
Our executive office is located two blocks away - around the corner from Abracadabra Restaurant. Appointments are required for building access.
MUSAN
456 Calle Saldaña, San Juan, PR 00909
info@musan.org
787-455-4216 - English/Spanish
787-455-4217 - Español/Inglés
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MUSAN - Museo de los Santos y Arte Nacional is operated by Museo de los Santos Inc.
Museo de los Santos Inc is a certified nonprofit organization under the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code Section 1101.01 & qualifies for Law 20/22 annual contributions, as well as under the United States Federal Internal Revenue Service IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).
Click here for .pdf version of 1101.01 certification from Hacienda de Puerto Rico
Click here for .pdf version of 1501(c)(3) certification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS
Museo de los Santos is a participant in the Nuestro Barrio project sponsored by Sacred Heart University.
Nuestro Barrio es un proyecto de la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón operado con apoyo del National Endowment for the Arts y el Economic Development Administration.
MUSAN participates in Giving Tuesday.
