Museum Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana

The Museum Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana documents twentieth-century struggles against oppression through documents, photographs, and personal belongings. The collection presents different periods of this era using audiovisual materials and holographic displays.

The museum was established to preserve records of resistance against occupation and dictatorship in the Dominican Republic and received UNESCO recognition in 2009. This acknowledgment confirmed the collection's importance for understanding this historical period.

The museum reflects how Dominicans stood up for freedom against authoritarian rule, honoring those who fought for their beliefs and rights. Visitors encounter personal belongings and testimonies that show the courage and determination of people during this period.

The museum is located in the Colonial Zone and is open to visitors from Tuesday through Sunday. Visitors should allow adequate time to thoroughly explore the exhibitions and the restored jail section.

The museum contains an authentically restored jail area where visitors can see the harsh conditions political prisoners endured. This space conveys through its stark and confined nature a direct sense of what prisoners experienced.

Location: Santo Domingo

Inception: 2011

Official opening: 2011

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-18:00

Website: http://museodelaresistencia.com

GPS coordinates: 18.47166,-69.88821

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46