In common with other such foundations in Cuba, this museum celebrates the heroes of the revolution. In addition to this inevitable topic, it also has interesting collections on the maritime history of Gibara, the pre-Columbian period and the era of s..

Located in a fine building that was the headquarters of General Calixto García in 1898, the museum of decorative arts recreates a 19C aristocratic interior. Note also the stained glass that embellishes the interior doors of houses.