In 1992 el museo de las Americas, a non-profit organization located at the hilltop across St. Felipe del morro, where once fierce battles were fought between the Spanish and British for control of its city. Today, stands a large, massive landmark with a unique colonial style an example of architectural excellence at its purest authentic example of Spanish colonial buildings.
For thirty-three years since the museum opened, el museo de las Americas has shared an assortment of educational programs to educate and promote innovative and creative educational workshops. The Primal goal and focus is to gain insight about Puerto Rico and history through various expositions and workshops shown inside the museum.
Since 1992, over 525 expositions has been presented with a unique collection of artifacts by Historian and anthropologist Ricardo Alegria, zemi sculptures and carved ceremonial seats called Duho, were caciques often sat and worshipped gods through religious ceremonial practices. A long tradition that evokes the religious connection and importance of communicating to gods. In the rich tradition of Taino culture the sound of maracas, A popular musical instrument in today's folk music, takes us back in time
The African influence today is coined as a reflection of our past from the music, dance, and food. La Bomba created by African slaves became the symbol of resistance against slavery and a way to honor the African heritage. Today el museo de las Americas continues to bring out pride and honor to
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