Gregorio Luperon Museum, Puerto Plata
Opened in 2012, this restored Victorian house is one of the most beautiful in Puerto Plata.
The Gregorio Luperón Museum tells the story of this national hero, General Gregorio Luperón, the recognized leader of the victorious Dominican forces who restored independence from Spain in 1865. The two-story museum has on display period items, from costumes to furniture, and a photo gallery. The Spanish patio is a pleasant central axis, flanked by a colorful mural depicting General Luperón.
Ahistorically and culturally significant charming blue and white house whre you can learn about General Gregorio Luperon, a key figure of the local forces and hero of the Restauration War (1863-1865) which reestablished the country’s Independence, along with many other important personalities of the glorious feat.
The General Gregorio Luperón House Museum is a cultural space dedicated to transmitting the values of the national hero and leader of the Dominican Restoration, General Gregorio Luperón, highlighting the aspects of their lives that have been collected in a special way to be exhibited as a heritage of Puerto Plata, which left the legacy of freedom to the country.
The museum is located in the same place where it is known that the general spent his last days, which represents a point of reference for the city of Puerto Plata.
The entire history of the life and work of the first figure and sword of the Restoration is manifested and comes alive in each of the stations that highlight in detail the stages as a human being and as the leader of this distinguished son of Puerto Plata.
About Gregorio Luperon Museum, Puerto Plata
Foreign and domestic visitors who prefer the Puerto Plata destination for vacations not only have attractions such as beautiful beaches, first class hotels, the cable car, the 27 Damajagua puddles (...), but also the Gregorio Luperón House-Museum, a space where the figure of the national hero Gregorio Luperón stands out.
Located on 12 de Julio Street, number 54 in the municipality of San Felipe de Puerto Plata, the museum arose at the initiative of several personalities from Puerto Plata, who were interested in recovering the house of the manager of the Restoration of the Republic in 1863, to highlight his life from youth, merchant, military and politician.
The efforts began in 2005 with the coordination of the then governor Eridania Gibre, presenting the project to former president Leonel Fernández, who ordered the restoration and reconstruction of the house, which was inaugurated on June 8, 2012 and opened to the public in September of the same year.
The restoration was carried out by the architect Sarita García, who preserved the building as a Victorian house of the time, where Luisa (Luisita) Luperón lived for many years and where her father, Gregorio Luperón, had a store and the cavalry .
Gregorio Luperon Museum, Puerto Plata - Route
The tour begins on the first level with the reception, then to the right the public finds a kitchen, where typical trousseaus of the time are displayed, such as a basin, a jar, lamps, a coffee strainer and others.
This space was created with the idea of reminding the attendees that Luperón, provisional president of the Republic, since he was a child helped sell the sweets that his mother made as a way of contributing to the sustenance of his family.
Later there is a designed room that glimpses a forest, since Gregorio Luperón worked in a sawmill from the age of 14, to later become its administrator.
The exhibits on the first level end with the Restoration War room, where there are replicas of the weapons that were used, lamps, bottles to carry water to the fights waged at that time.
Gregorio Luperon Museum, Puerto Plata - Second Level
The second level consists of a Multipurpose Room, a space that works to offer talks to the attendees, and where a documentary made with personalities from Puerto Plata who served as actors is played, which talks about the life of Luperón and the history of the Restoration of the Republic.
Likewise, the Pavilion of the second stage of Luperón in which the events of the Post Restoration War are narrated, his trips to Europe, as well as a recount of his government.
Also in this room stand out, in addition to Luperón, the story of Pedro Santana, José Antonio Salcedo, Gaspar Polanco, Pedro Antonio Pimentel and Benito Moción.
Likewise, Luisita's bed, objects, clothing of the time, an old piano, a room with suits worn by the personalities of that time from the wealthiest social strata are exhibited.
At the end of the tour in the room on level 2, visitors will find the episodes about the death of Luperón, which occurred in May 1897 in Puerto Plata after being sent for by Ulises Heureaux, after staying for a while sick on Saint Thomas Island.
There, moments of his burial and Luperón's tomb in the church are documented with images and texts. It should be noted that in each area there are screens that play documentaries with each fact of history.
Gregorio Luperon Museum, Puerto Plata - Price
- Foreign tourist RD$100
- Dominicans RD$50
- Students RD$35
- Faq's
What is the entrance fee to Gregorio Luperon Museum, Puerto Plata?
- Foreign tourist RD$100
- Dominicans RD$50
- Students RD$35
What can be done in the Gregorio Luperon Museum?
Foreign and domestic visitors who prefer the Puerto Plata destination for vacations not only have attractions such as beautiful beaches, first class hotels, the cable car, the 27 Damajagua puddles (...), but also the Gregorio Luperón House-Museum, a space where the figure of the national hero Gregorio Luperón stands out.
Gregorio Luperon Museum is safe for the family?
Not only in the Gregorio Luperon Museum, security throughout Puerto Plata is very safe, you can walk safely if you have any questions you can ask any Politur security personnel.
How can I get to Gregorio Luperon Museum, Puerto Plata?
It is very easy to get to the place, it all depends on where you are, most routes pass near the City Center, you just have to tell it that you are going to the "Central Park, Please" and after you arrive you are two corners away. destination, you can also download the app Travelerd: Family Travel Guide, travel with your GPS and find the places that are close to you.
What is the Gregorio Luperon Museum, Puerto Plata?
The General Gregorio Luperón House Museum is a cultural space dedicated to transmitting the values of the national hero and leader of the Dominican Restoration.
