The network of government museums in the Dominican Republic is inviting everyone to take part in “Christmas Nights” on 15, 16 and 17 December. The event is a time to visit the government-owned museums in the country for free and to participate in Christmas-themed activities.
In addition to the normal exhibitions, the museums have added guided tours of important exhibitions, and art workshops and Christmas music performances for all the family. Expect catchy Christmas music starting at 5pm on the three days of activities.
Most of the activities are centered at the museums in Plaza de la Cultura in Santo Domingo, but there are events programmed for museums all around the country. An extensive 12-page program is available online.
Participating museums in the Plaza de la Cultura are:
Museo de Historia Natural
Museo del Hombre Dominicano
Museo Nacional de Historia y Geografia
Museo de Arte Moderno
And in the provinces:
Santiago: Museo Monumento a los Heroes de Restauracion
Moca: Museo 26 de Julio
Boca de Yuma, La Altagracia: Museo Casa-Fuerte Ponce de Leon
Puerto Plata: Museo Fortaleza San Felipe
Santiago (Tamboril): Museo Horacio Vasquez
The dates are Friday, 15 December, Saturday, 16 December and Sunday, 17 December. Activities are from 10am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 10am to 6pm on Sunday.
Download the program at
Noches de Navidad
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14 December 2023