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Casa Mella Russo

Museum Cultural center

One of the Top rated Museums in Santo Domingo


Address

Calle Duarte esq. Nouel, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic

Website

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Contact

+1 809-792-7701

Rating on Google Maps

5.00 (61 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Amarilis Cueto C. 1 year ago on Google • 560 reviews
    Beautiful place, full of magic and the mystery of our colonial houses. It is full of modernized spaces that preserve their origins. It has an underground activity room, although it is accessed by a beautiful spiral staircase or an elevator. Also a small library that preserves the history of the place and other texts. A hall that preserves the finds in the remodeling of the place in citrines, a museum where the owners' extensive personal art collection is exhibited that they share with the attendees, and a wonderful patio, with a fountain that whispers in the light of the stars. I was pleasantly impressed. The wonderful attention, the atmosphere and everything there
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patricia S. 2 years ago on Google
    Espectacular montaje, impecable! Una exposición que hay que ver en un lugar encantador. Yoryi Morel, Domingo Liz, Ada Balcacer, Zaid Musa (espectacular!), Guayasamin, Chiqui Mendoza, Celeste Woss y Gil…..🙌🏽 en una casa exquisitamente ambientada. Recomendado!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J T. 1 year ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Best art collection we saw in DR. This *free* display of a private collection of a Dominican entrepreneur is incredible. There’s no cost but a reservation is advised. Someone invested millions in renovating this space to the highest historically-respectful and architectural standards and then made it open to the public, for free. This altruistic person pays for a security guard, tour guide and other staffers full time simply to display his private art collection. The collection spans 300+ years and highlights many important Dominican artists. I saw many paintings that were reminiscent of Picasso and Dali. Not to be missed!! Photos of the art are not allowed but attached are some photos of the building. Oh…and they will serve you free refreshments!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Imán M. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful project with a great vision! It not only functions as an art gallery, but also contributes to the type of restoration that the entire area needs. Casa Mella-Russo values ​​and prioritizes its location as the historical relic that it is, and makes the house itself, and the artifacts found in the colonial house from the 1500s, part of its display. Recommended for fans of art and/or Caribbean history, or for anyone who wants to see the incredible restoration work of the colonial house. One of the most beautiful places in the whole city!! (Original) Hermoso proyecto con una gran visión! No solo funciona como galería de arte, pero también hace un aporte al tipo de restauración que necesita toda la zona. Casa Mella-Russo valora y prioriza su locación como la reliquia histórica que es, y hace de la casa en sí, y de los artefactos encontrados en la casa colonial desde los 1500s, parte de su exhibición. Recomendado para fanáticos de arte y/o de historia Caribeña, o para cualquiera que quiera ver el increíble trabajo de restauración de la casa colonial. Unos de los lugares más bellos de toda la ciudad!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Romer T. 10 months ago on Google • 77 reviews
    The most exquisite spot for a private collection of Dominican Art. Casa Mella Russo, unique and well curated, very attentive staff, amazing display and decoration. I definitely recommend to visit, you won’t regret it. Hands up for the incredible space.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James B. 2 years ago on Google • 191 reviews
    A stage to celebrate and preserve our groundbreaking Dominican artists in the last 100 years (The space is also beautiful). The staff is super nice and a special thanks To our guide expert: Epifanía Sosa Keep sharing your knowledge with the visitors 🫀.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Celeste D. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mella Russo House Museum An incredible experience ! That it is worth living, a place where excellence, art, quasi-perfect restoration, interior design and architecture masterfully achieved hand in hand with our history dotted with Culture are combined. No waste! @conocerinconesdetupais Put it on the agenda and enjoy it! (Original) Museo Casa Mella Russo Una experiencia increible ! Que vale la pena vivirla, un lugar donde se conjuga la excelencia, el arte , la restauración cuasi perfecta , el interiorismo y arquitectura magistralmente lograda de la mano de nuestra historia salpicada de Cultura. Sin desperdicios ! @conocerinconesdetupais Pongalo en agenda y disfrutelo !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Waleska F. 3 months ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    Beautiful and interesting collections of Dominican Art, privately owned, non-profit, and open to the public for the delight of those who visit the museum. The sculptures, murals and paintings gave me intense emotions and a lot to think about.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Audrey T. 2 years ago on Google • 20 reviews
    An astonishing collection of art mainly by Dominican Artists. Once you enter Casa Mella Russo you are transported through time and lose yourself in Dominican history and art. Truly a lovely experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Candida Ponciano (. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For us it was an unforgettable experience, incomparable with anything we have seen in our country. Exquisite works of art on display. The paradisiacal place, the incredible remodeling, combining the old with the modern in a completely organized environment, the Tour of the guide, without waste, very complete and informative. A beautiful experience. Candida Ponciano/Betesha Bloise (Original) Para nosotras fue una experiencia inolvidable,incomparable con nada que haya visto en nuestro país. Exquisitas las obras de arte expuestas. El lugar paradisíaco, la remodelación increíble, combinando lo antiguo con lo moderno en un ambiente completamente organizado el Tour de la guía, sin desperdicios muy completo e informativo . Una experiencia hermosísima. Candida Ponciano/Betesha Bloise
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manu M. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful museum inside a house with a splendid garden in the colonial city of Santo Domingo, to visit not only for the works of art but also to see the house restored with very interesting architectural solutions (Original) Meraviglioso museo all interno di una casa con splendido giardino nella città coloniale di Santo Domingo, da visitare non solo per le opere d arte ma anche per vedere la casa restaurata con soluzioni architettoniche molto interessanti
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose D. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent and amazing private collection museum. It is a house, and the house itself is a work of art. (Original) Excelente y sorprendente museo de colección privada. Es una casa, y la casa es en sí misma una obra de arte.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonio T. 2 months ago on Google • 65 reviews New
    An excellent cultural center, beautiful collection of paintings but you have to make an appointment for the events since the place is small

  • 5/5 Marcel S. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    The place is beautiful and there's pieces of art in display for free! I didn't know!!

  • 5/5 Caridad V. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    I enjoyed a great violin concert!

  • 5/5 Jose Mella H. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing private boutique museum where visitors will be able to appreciate dominican art. You need to book in advance in order to visit it.

  • 5/5 jona g. 1 year ago on Google
    Hermoso museo otras muy buenas ,ls guia mucho conocimiento muy atenta.

  • 5/5 Analízate E. 1 year ago on Google
    Este lugar es increíble y único. Está muy bien diseñado el espacio además de tener un rescate de la casa original que es interesante ver. Las obras de arte son únicas, no las van a ver en otro lugar y la atención es muy completa, muy profesional y son muy humanos en el trato. Hay que ir a este lugar. Vale 100 % la pena.

  • 5/5 Jorge A M. 7 months ago on Google
    Hermoso e Interesante lugar !! Repleto de hermosas cosas y de un aura súper especial!!! Vayan!!

  • 5/5 Adrian P. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Excellent space for a cultural respite where you can appreciate the value of Dominican art, rooted in its African, Spanish and Taíno ancestors. Culture overflows everywhere you look; The 16th century building itself is a work of architectural art.


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