Very small but cute museum that tells about the west Indian community and how they came to Panama. Explains some of the inherently racist policies that were in place up to relatively recent times. The museum is in an old wooden church that should definitely be preserved for posterity.

El Museo Afroantillano de Panama was a treat. Small museum but very informative. The ladies that work there were very welcoming. They made a small museum feel enormous with all the Historical information there was to share. Our guide was awesome. You can feel the pride and excitement she has for the Panamanian History and Culture. Well worth the visit. Thanks Ladies! 👍🏼❤🇵🇦 Free entry. Mask required.

The only place on the isthmus that documents the history of Afroantillanos in Panama. They host beautiful art exhibits here occasionally as well.

Had a great experience here with my family while visiting Panama. I loved the attention to detail and desire to uplift and inform all of the Afro contributions to Panama.

Nice old building. After visiting a friend me tionwd to be careful in that area. There is parking lot that belongs to the museum. Just don't go alone or late in the day.

Small little gem inside an old 100+ year old church, where you can find more about the lives of the people from West Indies who sacrificed their lives for the great canal of Panama to be built!

The hours listed on the website and Google are incorrect — we tried to pay a visit mid-day on a Saturday and they were closed. No signage indicating why. Bummer as we were really looking forward to learning about this important part of Panamanian history during our trip!

I love the mixed culture of Panama's history. Caribbeana dn Latin American culture is clearly depicted within the limited refines of this museum. Great place to start for a history of Panama's culture.

(Translated by Google) An interesting experience It shows what the # Panamanian culture was like in the last century. You can visit it when coming down from #tren at station # 5demayo (Original) Una experiencia interesante. Muestra cómo era la cultura #panameña el siglo pasado. Puedes visitarlo al bajar del #tren en la estación #5demayo

This is very special place and they speak some English. Be aware of the location not the best place in Panama, but just have your eyes open and you will be okay. Small Museum and parking is available on the back of the Museum

Small but mighty and so much history.. (the building is in really poor shape). There's a small fee to visit, which I honestly think it can be increased a bit.. but otherwise really informative and learned so much. You can request a guided tour although it's mostly in Spanish, but everything else is in English so if you're a Spanish speaker, I would recommend the guided tour. A few of them spoke limited English and we spoke limited Spanish, but we were somehow able to communicate and understand each other... We wanted to visit Mercado San Felipe Neri and the fish market afterwards and they were so helpful even with the language barrier, we were able to communicate and understand each other!

I first visited in April 2022. It was an amazing collection of memorabilia of real artifacts of the homes, tools, and history of the canal and the lives of the people who came here to work on the Panama Canal.

I had the best time at the Museo Afrantillano!! This place has my heart. Despite being a small museum I spent more than four hours looking at all of the exhibits and asking Jorge and Miriam so many questions. This was truly an enriching experience and Jorge and Miriam are incredibly knowledgeable. Visiting this museum was the highlight of my trip and I highly recommend a visit!

The museum had both Spanish and English display reading. We had to use the phone for English to Spanish translator. No one spoke English. I learned a lot, though.

Great museum to visit. Small but very informative. We talked to Jorge the director, and he gave us so much insight on the history of Panama and how their culture has evolved. It was also free!

(Translated by Google) They have everything clean (Original) Lo tienen todo limpio

(Translated by Google) Okay (Original) bueno

(Translated by Google) It is an ancient temple restored by Reina Torres de Arauz and converted into a museum about the history of the Aforantilla influence in the country. It is quite small, it does not stop being an important space about our history. The attention was very good, we had the opportunity to talk with Mrs. Romi about different historical and cultural events. Admission is $ 1.00 Let's support these cultural spaces! (Original) Es un antiguo templo restaurado por Reina Torres de Arauz y convertido en un museo sobre la historia de la influencia aforantillana en el país. Es bastante pequeño, no deja de ser un espacio importante sobre nuestra historia. La atención fue muy buena, tuvimos la oportunidad de conversar con la señora Romi sobre diferentes eventos históricos y culturales. La entrada es de $1.00 Apoyemos estos espacios culturales!

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful reluquia (Original) Es una reluquia hermosa

(Translated by Google) Beautiful excellent for family (Original) Hermoso exelente para ir en familia

(Translated by Google) good memories (Original) Buenos recuerdos

Very nice people. Enjoyed learning more about history of Afroantillanos.

Small but worth a visit.

Exellent

Learnt some interesting facts about the Black Caribbean experience in Panama

small but interesting things about descendants from Africa and their life in Panama

I will definitely recommend to everyone especially for afroantillanos this place take you back In time. I enjoy the history of it

Small but very interesting place.

A very small museum about the West Indian community in Panama. The little house is in itself so cute. Located right outside the metro station at Cinco De Mayo. It covers the history of the West Indians settlement in Panama, their contribution to the construction of the Panama Canal sleuth the French and the Americans . It’s a nice place to visit.

Absolutely must see. Don’t let time erase the history!!

Outstanding collection preserving the often overlooked West Indian contributions to the construction of the canal and the nation of Panama. Located just across the street from one end of the Cinco de Mayo Metro subway station.

Historical Landmark that records the contribution of the Caribbean Blacks to Panama and their merge into the culture.

Great place to learn some history. I wish the exhibit was a lot bigger.

Must visit if you are in Panama

(Translated by Google) It has valuable and interesting history (Original) Tiene historia valiosa e interesante

Super cool historial place

Little museum with great artifacts

Small, yet rich in memories, small bites of afro-antillean history are scattered all over it.

A very nice place

Sweet little museum. For $1 definitely stop by. It's near the Mercado de Mariscos at the 5 de Mayo subway stop.

Interesting story

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Bonito

(Translated by Google) It is an interesting place, mainly about the history of the Afro-Antillean legacy, especially in the construction of the Panama Canal. (Original) Es un lugar interesante, sobre la historia principalmente del legado afroantillano, sobre todo en la construcción del canal de Panamá.

(Translated by Google) It is a trip to another world. (Original) Es un viaje a otro mundo.

The history this museum works to preserve is so important. The museum is small but packed full with interesting artifacts and history. Although I was familiar with Afroantillan Panamanian history, I learned so much more at the museum. I also appreciated that the displays were well-maintained. This is an institution worth supporting!

The museum was very informative, the ladies there are very pleasent, warm, welcoming and friendly. As a Barbadian whose relative worked on the Panama Canal, I felt proud to learn and see first hand what he and others did and the far reaching effects of the contribution made. Definitely a museum worth visiting 😁. Also there is a beautiful mural on the wall outside which depicts the impact of AfroCaribbeans on Panama...it is AWESOME

They close at 3:30 and are inflexible especially considering the hours are supposed to be until 4pm. They should update the hours on the website or stay for the tourists who are interested in visiting.

(Translated by Google) Historical heritage that we must keep so that memories and experiences of those who gave their lives for the construction of the canal are not lost in time. (Original) Patrimonio histórico que debemos conservar para que no se pierda en el tiempo los recuerdos y vivencias de aquellas personas que dieron su vida por la construcción de canal.

I loved this place. Especially since my ancestors worked on the canal. I wish it was much bigger with more artifacts because black West Indians influenced so much in panama culture and it seems that this group is underrepresented. None the less I would recommend a visit. I also purchased some books. I can’t wait to have a read.

(Translated by Google) The most CUTE museum of the little ball in the world. Very attractive. Everything full of details and that homely atmosphere. The entry price is incredibly affordable. I love that you can get to and from Nuevo Tovumen using the metro; which I find very comfortable. (Original) El museo más CUTE de la bolita del mundo. Muy atractivo. Todo lleno de detalles y ese ambiente hogareño. El precio de entrada es increiblemente asequible. Me encanta que se puede llegar desde y hacia Nuevo Tovumen usando el metro; lo que me parece muy cómodo.

(Translated by Google) We have to know our history of Panama (Original) Tenemos que conocer nuestra historia de Panamá

A very small museum with huge cultural information. A recommended stop if visiting Panama.

(Translated by Google) It is very special and has very good interesting information (Original) Es muy especial y tiene muy buena informacion interesante

(Translated by Google) It's nice to see how the clothes and utensils of the time were in the past, I like (Original) Es bonito ver como eran en el pasado las vestimentas y utensilios de la epoca, me gusta

(Translated by Google) In makeover (Original) En remodelación

(Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Muy bonito

(Translated by Google) It is located in an old church. It is a not very extensive exhibition. There is information about the contribution of blackheads to Panama. It is a part of the history of the country that you need to know and that perhaps is not yet sufficiently visible. The price is 2 dollars per person. I found it a bit expensive to see it. (Original) Està ubicat en una antiga església. És una exposició no gaire extensa. Hi ha informació sobre l'aportació dels afroantillants a Panamà. És una part de la història del país que cal conèixer i que potser encara no és prou visible. El preu són 2 dólars per persona. Ho vaig trobar una mica car pel que s'hi veu.

(Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interesante

(Translated by Google) This beautiful everything (Original) Esta bonito todo

(Translated by Google) A lot of history that must be forgotten (Original) Mucha historia que se debe de olvidar

(Translated by Google) Lack of maintenance and remodeling (Original) Falta de mantenimiento y remodelacion

(Translated by Google) Whenever I go, twice a year I love seeing its contents. We have to support them! (Original) Siempre que voy, 2 veces al año me encanta ver su contenido. Hay que apoyarlos!

(Translated by Google) Very nice and conservative. Suitable to the time. (Original) Muy lindo y conservador. Adecuado a la época.

Amazing. Much love from Trinidad e Tobago

(Translated by Google) Historical place of Afro-Antillean culture. Very nice and well kept. (Original) Lugar histórico de la cultura afroantillana. Muy bonito y bien cuidado.