Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center

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Key Info

1465 SW 8th St #106

Price & Hours

Free
Weds and Sun 11 a.m.-midnight | Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Thurs 11 a.m.-1 a.m.

Details

Entertainment and Nightlife, Museums, Free
Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours

Discovering the Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center

An Emblem of Traditional Cuban Culture

Located in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, the Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center is a bastion of traditional Cuban culture. The museum showcases pre-revolution Cuban art from 1800 to the 1960s, as well as contemporary Cuban artworks. In addition to its role as a museum, Cubaocho also functions as a performing arts center, featuring vibrant Cuban music and dance performances. Visitors can purchase various items displayed in the museum, and there's even a bar where you can enjoy rum cocktails after touring the exhibits.

Visitor Experience

Travelers are highly encouraged to drop by the museum for a drink, particularly recommending trying a mojito, or perhaps even sampling a cigar. During the evening, live music fills the air, providing a perfect backdrop as visitors dance and admire the curated Cuban art, which comes highly praised by recent visitors. While many patrons include Cubaocho as a stop on a walking tour of Little Havana, the attraction itself warrants a dedicated visit.

Location and Accessibility

Situated in the heart of Little Havana on the historic Calle Ocho, the Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center is easily accessible. Travelers can take bus routes No. 8 and 207, which bridge the 2 miles between downtown Miami and the museum.

Tickets

Entrance to the Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center is completely free.

Hours

The museum is open from 11 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursday. It remains closed on Monday and Tuesday. For further details, visitors are encouraged to call the museum directly or visit the official website.

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