Napoleon Museum

The Napoleon Museum is housed in a Renaissance-style mansion with Italian marble and displays thousands of objects spanning from the French Revolution through the Second Empire. The rooms contain military equipment, period furniture, and detailed artifacts that illustrate daily life and warfare during Napoleon's era.

The collection was assembled by Julio Lobo and Orestes Ferrara, who acquired objects through auctions during the first half of the 20th century. The museum opened to the public in 1961 and has presented this important collection of French history ever since.

The museum displays works by French artists and Napoleon's personal belongings that visitors can experience directly. The collection reflects the taste of wealthy collectors who gathered these pieces over decades.

The museum is located in a quiet area near the University of Havana and is easy to access. Guided tours are available and help visitors better understand French and Napoleonic history.

The collection includes Napoleon's death mask, created by his physician Dr. Francesco Antommarchi. This doctor later traveled to Cuba to research and combat yellow fever.

Location: Havana

Inception: 1961

GPS coordinates: 23.13600,-82.38090

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00