A wide range of themes and mediums are utilized to create the breathtaking work that has become known as Cuban export art, meaning that art itself, is becoming an important economic means for Cuba: It creates much-needed fiscal support for both the artists and the government. Tourists enter the galleries and are so moved by a piece or collection that they have to have it. Thus, galleries have come to serve two purposes: exhibitioner and vendor. Sometimes the gallery building itself is seen as art. Centuries old mansions have been transformed into breathtaking gallery spaces with beautiful patios and serene ambiances.

Centro Wilfredo Lam
San Ignacio 22 esq. Empedrado;
Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
Located opposite the corner of the Cathedral, this touring exhibition gallery showcases contemporary art from up-and-coming artists, as well as big name artists. The main theme of this gallery is to showcase art from developing 3rd world nations.

Galeria Forma
Calle Obispo #255 e/ Cuba y Aguiar
Monday-Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Known for its small-formatted sculptures by prominent Cuban artists, this gallery also showcases Cuban paintings.

Galeria Habana
Calle Linea e/ E y F, Vedado
Monday-Saturday; 10AM-4PM
This fine arts gallery is devoted to promoting works done by young Cuban artists. From paintings to silkscreen prints, to drawings, Gallery Habana showcases the latest trends in Cuban contemporary art.

Galeria La Acacia
Calle San Jose 114 esq. Consulado y Industria, Centro
Monday-Saturday 10AM-4PM
Galeria La Acacia specializes in high-end contemporary Cuban art of 20th Century. It also houses a fine collection of antiques and works by hot up-and-coming artists.

Galeria Victor Manuel
Plaza de la Catedral
Monday-Saturday 10AM-4PM
Located in Plaza de la Catedral, Galeria Victor Maunel has a really thurough selection of modern decorative paintings and crafts from Latin American artists. Don’t expect anything cheap.

Taller Experimental de la Grafica
Calléjon del Chorro, Plaza de la Catedral
Monday-Saturday 10AM-4PM
This experimentation center and gallery showcases Cuban engravings throughout history. Exclusive pieces are for sale.

Galeria Horacio Ruiz
Calle Tacon No.4, esq. Empedrado
Monday-Saturday 10AM-4PM
Drop by to see (and, perhaps, buy) leather goods, glassware, drawings, and prints made by Cuban artists.

Galeria Haydee Santamaria
Calle G, e/Av. 3 y Av. 5
Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
This gallery, named for a fallen heroine of the 1953 attack on the Moncada Barracks, specializes in graphics, prints, drawings, and photography from Cuba and throughout Latin America.

Galeria Roberto Diago
Muralla 107 esq. San Ignacio. Habana Vieja
Mon-Sat 10Am-4PM
Housed in the Complex Gallery “la Casona”, Galeria Roberto Diago specializes in “primitive” and afro-cuban art.

Galería los Oficios - Nelson Dominguez
Calle de los Oficios 166, Habana
Monday – Friday 10AM-5PM; Saturday 9AM-2PM
Set in a lovely 17th-century colonial mansion and patio, The Nelson Dominguez Gallery specializes in sculptures and paintings by famed Nelson Dominguez and other artists.