Casa de Carmen Montilla is an art gallery at 162 Oficios in Havana, across from the Basilica. Set in a colonial house dating to the early 18th century, it displays work by Cuban and Venezuelan artists across three floors. The ground floor has temporary exhibitions, while the first floor is devoted to Montilla’s work. In the backyard, look for Alfredo Sosabravo’s ceramic mural, “Flora and Fauna.” Entry is free, and the gallery provides a quiet pause from Havana’s busy streets.
A colonial house rebuilt after a fire
The gallery occupies a colonial house dating to the early 18th century. After a fire in the 1980s, the building was rebuilt while retaining its original structure. Its three floors now hold art by Carmen Montilla and other Cuban and Venezuelan artists.
Art across the house and garden
Temporary exhibitions occupy the ground floor, while the first floor presents Montilla’s work. The backyard has Alfredo Sosabravo’s large ceramic mural, “Flora and Fauna.” The house also contains murals, paintings and sculptures, giving visitors several kinds of work to see as they move through the rooms and garden.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is Casa de Carmen Montilla free to enter?
Yes. Admission is free.
Where is Casa de Carmen Montilla?
It is at 162 Oficios in Havana, across from the Basilica.
What can you see at Casa de Carmen Montilla?
The gallery has temporary exhibitions, work by Carmen Montilla and art by Cuban and Venezuelan artists. Alfredo Sosabravo’s ceramic mural “Flora and Fauna” is in the backyard.
