National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

This place was and is fantastic! It gives you a different glimpse into Puerto Rican culture and really allows you to immerse yourself in the essence that is Puerto Rico. I loved being greeted and the enthusiasm displayed by the amazing people there. I love the sounds of the coqui when you walk outside. Reminds me of home. Fantastic place to come with the family and show support.

This once old stable has been converted into the Puerto Rican art museum. It is simply stunning and the artwork depicting Puerto Rican history and creativity is simply delightful. The structure itself is a work of art that you just must see. The staff is knowledgeable and welcoming. If you've not been, please go. It is one of the best cultural museums I've seen in Chicago.

If you're of Puerto Rican descent, a fellow Puerto Rock, Taino, Boriquen, then you owe it to yourself to check this place out. Even if you're not Puerto Rican, I implore you to check this place out. There's so much great Puerto Rican history, art and information to see, take in and explore. There's also a section of the museum that gives a history on the founder of the Humboldt Park area which I thought was very nice and considerate. The museum is a perfect size, its not too big at all but also not so small. Just a good enough size to get in, check things out, then either hang about or be out. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. Again, anyone should check this out Puerto Rican or not but especially if you're Puerto Rican either born and raised in the mainland or from the island, there's not any other place quite like this museum that focuses uniquely on the PR culture. PROS: -LOTS of great art, history and information -Friendly staff that have lots of information -Great art CONS: -A little far from the L but plenty of buses and of course a bike or car ride would help

Love it here! Was a second visit punctuated by a chance to meet and speak directly with the artist in residence for the "semillas" exhibit. To be able to witness my cousin (a PR resident and native) and the artist discuss the situation in PR and the stories behind the paintings was unprecedented and likely never to be repeated. The semillas exhibit must be seen before it's gone. Don't miss your chance. The grounds are so appropriate for the experience - right down to the coqui sounds at the outdoor mural. This museum is clearly managed and staffed by caring and motivated people who understand the importance of Puerto Rico's story and footprint in world history.

This IS THE USA’s National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture. Attended with a group, had a history & artistic tour of the facilities. I had no idea there had been a key Puerto Rican artist leading the Impressionist Movement in Paris. Nor, that the Humboldt Park area had the influence of the Swede settlers, nor the impact Jens Jensen had on our Park system. Thought provoking and beauty in the eye of the beholder experience.