What a super treat for us to be in Old San Juan the day a Pablo Picasso exhibit opened at the Sa…read more Juan Museum. We heard about the exhibit from a local artist, and so glad we did! Mostly lithographs of Picasso's works, there were numerous groups of his works from various periods of his life, including the "Blue Period" in Barcelona and Paris in his younger says, as well as his "Genevieve" period where he paid homage to his "companion" in his work. Truly a delightful exhibit! On the other side of the museum was a San Juan historical exhibit with many articles of silver and religious works of the early years of San Juan ... the museum is worth the time, nice walk there too!

A bit small but it was cool. I believe it's worth checking out. And it was free which was really…read morecool. The museum is right by the beach too. I didn't know San Juan or Puerto Rico was so religious. All the relics in there made me realize how Puerto Rico was influenced by these interests.

Highly underrated museum. Well worth the price of admission ($5 or $6 - I can't remember but it…read morewasn't much). Permanent exhibits provide great historical perspective into Puerto Rico's place in history of the Americas. There were also several special exhibits of local artists and printmakers that were outstanding. One of which was closing on the day we visited and two others to close within the next month, but I am sure they will be replaced with similarly intriguing exhibits. The museum focuses on Puerto Rican artists and their influences over time. Well air-conditioned if you need a break from the heat and convenient to everything. Do not miss the opportunity to visit here.

We were very excited to go to the museum due to my daughter wanting to explore the richness of…read morePuerto Rico. We got there and the security guard with the glasses and ponytail was there on Wednesday 7/22/26. Didn't inform us where it was so we ended up going upstairs to the offices. As we got down and noticed that wasn't part of the museum. The security guard then informed us that the place would close for lunch and that we should come back within an hour. Mind you he could have informed us in the beginning instead of having us walk the whole 3rd floor but he was busy on his phone. If you have tourists coming to the museum please have someone who can inform them ppl before making them waste their time.

An excellent place to purchase original Puerto Rican art from Marte artist. We love visiting the…read moreisland and purchasing beautiful pieces to add to our collection of Puerto Rican scenes and every day life. They have all kinds of pieces from historical, still life, traditional daily life to abstract. We loved their pieces and the prices are reasonable. Be ready to haggle on prices, they were comfortable with the haggle. Overall our first time visiting this location and we liked our experience. You can get something super affordable as a keepsake as well as original works of art.

Walking through this space had me in tears. The pure volume of art and artifacts is overwhelming…read more The immersive experience of art you can touch and pick through is a wholly unique experience. It feels like the studio home of an artist who works furiously around the clock to make and explore techniques while the tropical breeze winds in through every open window. It reminded me that art is for feeling and experiencing in a way that is deeper than standing back and staring at 1 piece at a time on a stark gallery wall.

I been and purchased different art pieces over the years but today I was just window shopping. The…read moreart studio has many different paintings from many local artists at decent prices.

An interesting art gallery in Old San Juan. You are able to pick up affordable pieces as well as…read morehigher end pieces from master Prep Rican artists. We had a good time looking at various pieces. The gallery is a bit off the beaten path but worth the visit.

This place has EVERYTHING you need as far as souvenirs. Clothing. Magnets. Cups. Shot glasses…read more Everything And the prices are comparable to everywhere else *****Actually. I think this place was closed and I went to a shop around the corner!

Huge selection of souvenirs. If you get to meet James, he's worth the experience one! Extremely…read morefriendly and knowledgable of the island. The shop has so much to offer you really don't need to go anywhere else. Souvenirs, local coffees and candies all in the same place. James Souvenirs Shop is literally less than a 10 minute walk from where the ships dock. As I was checking in to Yelp, James pointed out the sign I missed and gave me a discount for the check in. My only regret is that I never found this shop before!

You can spend a good amount of time here with your little ones, our kids are still toddlers and…read moreenjoyed it. Older kids could actually learn from the scientific principles they have on display. Lots of interactive exhibits which made it entertaining for the parents as well. I only took off one star because some of them just didn't work.

It's an interactive children's museum. They are very organized from the entrance to the exhibits…read more Kids can play with everything. There is a petting zoo that is lovely to walk as well as go carts and a look at a plane from the inside. This museum is great for young kids. My grandchildren loved the train ride.

Located right next door to Galeria Exodo, Age Art Gallery even has an open door adjoining it, but…read morethe art work is rather different. The selections at Art Age Gallery are generally smaller in size but like Exodo real artisanal pieces, each unique, offered at what I would consider totally reasonable and affordable prices. Most of them are done by local artists and if you're lucky you may even have the opportunity to meet with the artists. What I really like about Age is that it has such a diversity of art. There is mix media, ceramics, paintings, jewelry and so much more. It's a real gem find of an art gallery.

This is a great gallery with high quality work from talented local artists in a range of prices. I…read morewas lucky that Luis Ivorra, the artist,who created a ceramic piece I purchased was in the shop at the time. He had a number of amazing pieces there many outside of my price zone. One was a tryptic of large ceramic pieces that was amazing - was sad it had already been purchased but probably was a good thing that I wasn't tempted by it! My daughter fell in love with one of the interesting painted key boxes they had which makes a much better souvenir, than a Señor Frog t-shirt and well worth the extra cost. Definitely worth the stop and was glad to stumble upon Age.

Great visit to Castillo San Felipe del Morro on a Sunday morning…read more Arrived when they opened up at 9am and there was no wait to get in. Spectacular views of the castle itself as well the surrounding areas. Lots of history about the castle displayed through some great exhibits. Lots of walking, hills and some stairs throughout...so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Great gift shop. Friendly and helpful staff throughout. Admission fee is $10, but grants access to Castillo San Felipe del Morro as well as the nearby Castillo San Cristobal up until the following day...so be sure to take advantage and visit both within that period. There is a reasonably-priced nearby parking garage (Ballaja Parking Garage) just a short walk to the entrance. There is also free street parking along Bulevar del Valle in the early morning hours.

Checking out El Morro (Castillo San Felipe del Morro) in San Juan, PR was 1 of those experiences…read morethat really stays w/ you long after you leave. This historic Spanish fort was built in the 1500s & played a major role in defending San Juan from sea attacks during the colonial era. Walking through it, you can really feel the weight of that history. The thick stone walls, open courtyards, tunnels, and lookout points all reflect how strategic & intense life had to be back then, especially w/ the constant threat of war & invasion. What really hit me most emotionally was just being there & taking it all in. Standing on the grounds overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, it was easy to imagine what it must have been like centuries ago(soldiers watching the horizon, waiting for ships to appear). There's something powerful about physically being in a place that played such a major role in PR's history. It was honestly a really memorable moment for me. Not just b/c of what I learned, but b/c of how it felt being surrounded by so much history in 1 place. It gave me a deeper appreciation for San Juan & the stories built into the island itself.