Opened in 2000, the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico (MAPR) is a non-profit institution dedicated to preserving and to promote innovative, inclusive, and participatory approaches between the visual arts and the communities they serve Puerto Rican art from the 18th century to the present. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 2012, MAPR fosters innovation, inclusivity, and community engagement. In 2020, it was recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures by the Ford Foundation.
Cultural Treasures for its excellence and significant impact on the cultural landscape. Located at 299 De Diego Avenue in Santurce, its important and diverse art collection includes works by Puerto Rican or Puerto Rico-based artists from the 18th century to the present.