Maqueta de La Habana is a large-scale model of Havana in the Miramar neighborhood. Built at 1:1000, it depicts the city’s streets, buildings, squares, parks, monuments, industrial and rural areas, coastline and beaches in miniature. The 22-by-8-metre model gives you a way to trace the shape of the whole city and spot details across its neighborhoods. Art samples and a display of gifts from other nations accompany the model. It is a useful stop if you are already exploring Miramar.
A city in miniature
Maqueta de La Habana depicts the Cuban capital at a scale of 1:1000. The model measures 22 by 8 metres and represents the whole city, from its streets and monuments to its beaches and industrial areas.
Look across the model to follow Havana’s coastline and identify its squares, parks, sculptures and rural zones. The small scale makes it possible to take in many neighborhoods at once, then pause over individual streets and landmarks.
More to see in the pavilion
Art samples and a section displaying gifts from other nations accompany the model. The museum is in Miramar, where the National Aquarium and the Museum of the Ministry of the Interior are also nearby.
The museum is listed as open on weekdays and closed at weekends. Check its current status before making a special trip, since it has been found closed unexpectedly.
FAQ
Where is Maqueta de La Habana?
It is at 28 #113, between 1ra and 3ra, in Havana’s Miramar neighborhood.
What does the model show?
The 1:1000-scale model depicts Havana’s streets, buildings, parks, monuments, coastline, beaches, industrial areas and rural zones.
When is Maqueta de La Habana open?
The listed hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is listed as closed on Saturday and Sunday; check that it is open before visiting.
