romance museum

Lovely small museum which felt more like a rather grand home. The furniture, porcelain and glass were all interesting and gave a real feel as to how the more affluent in Trinidad used to live. The staff didn't appear to speak much English, so our guide was extremely useful.

Very nice collection of artifacts left behind from another generation of local families. We had an English speaking guide that made it interesting to learn about each of the pieces and the history of Trinidad.

It's really nice colonial house. The whole tout take 20-30 minutes. We've liked the kitchen. You should take a tour guide for a little tip.

Romance Museum was interesting to walk through, although it would have been more interesting had we arranged a tour guide (which some groups had) to give us better insight into the history of the place. At face value, it was worthwhile just seeing the decor and old-timey luxury of the place. Overall, a nice way to spend 20 minutes.

This gracious home on the Plaza Mayor has many lovely things such as crystal, porcelain, furniture, embroidery, and art on view. The views from the rooms provide photo opportunities as one looks out over the red tile roofs of the town to the mountains in the distance. It also gives one an insight into how the 1% lived. The guides do not speak English, but 'baccarat" and "marble" do not need translation. We gave the guide a tip of 2cucs at the end of our tour as she spent a long time with us, and gave us much personal attention. I don`t know if this was the correct thing to do, but we felt it was appropriate. This is the only decorative arts museum we had time to visit on our tour, and we were very pleased we did so. It certainly is a big contrast to how mostpeople in Cuba lived at the time.

This museum was full of some very interesting exhibits. It made one realise what connections ( and wealth) some of the people in Cuba once had.

This is an old colonial mansion situated right on the Plaza mayor. There is a 2 CUC entry and another 1 CUC for photos. I wasn't sure if I was going to take photos so arranged to pay as I left if I did take any. The case is filled with furnishings of a (several) wealthy families. Very interesting to see how the other half lived. Guides are waiting just inside the door to take you though and explain things. It seems that most are Spanish speaking only. The upper balconies provide great spots for photos of the Plaza mayor and town.

Great place with a .variety of interesting exhibits depicting the highs and lows of Cuban heritage and post revolution memoribilia

This museum is situated by the central square in Trinidad. Museum is placed in the mansion of a wealthy family of Trinidad and tells about the atmosphere of a rich plantation-owning family living, showing furniture, porcelain, portraits etc etc. Not every exhibit was belonging to just this family, and museum is a sort of collection from whole the colonial Trinidad. Beautiful pictures can be taken from the upper floor balcony towards the well-known photogenic Tower of Trinidad, in a way a symbol of the city.Ticket for using a camera/taking photos costs 1 CUC/camera. Plan to have at least half an hour for a visit.

Liked everything. Well maintained furniture, glass and china.Room layout well planned, and lovely courtyard.

Everyone told us to see this museum and so we did. It's a dozen rooms in a lovely building with domestic furniture and crockery laid out in each room. Some fantastic pieces but mainly what you would see in a Cuban home. Intereting for a quick visit.

The house and its furnishings are in excellent condition, thus giving us real flavor of the lifestyle of the wealthy sugar baron. If you are not Spanish-speaking, though, there doesn't seem to be a way to learn additional information to help the house "come alive."

A small museum on Plaza Mayor that lives up to its name. A beautiful collection of C19 and early C20th furniture and artifacts arranged as if someone was still living in the house. Only spoiled by the assistants who wanted to sell you textiles. Interestingly when I went back for a second look in late afternoon and there were no tour groups around the textiles stayed hidden. You have to pay extra to use your camera inside the building.

The fine china and decorations mean that you have to leave your bags at the desk - and then it's a trip around an old colonial house - slaves on the ground floor and the owners above. Well maintained and looked after

It is a very large multi story house which is very beautiful. The visit is very interesting and enjoyable. I really recommend it.