Museum · San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi

Museo Casa de Máximo Gómez

The house where Máximo Gómez lived, a general in Cuba's wars of independence, and where he and José Martí signed the Manifesto of Montecristi in 1895.

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About Museo Casa de Máximo Gómez

Máximo Gómez was born in Baní, Dominican Republic, and became one of the main military leaders in Cuba's wars of independence in the 19th century. In Monte Cristi he lived in a simple wooden house, which is now a museum, and it was there that on March 25, 1895, he and the Cuban writer José Martí signed the Manifesto of Montecristi, the document that launched the final war for the independence of the neighboring island.

The museum holds furniture, photographs, documents and objects from the time, with panels about the lives of Gómez and Martí and about the ties between Cuba and the Dominican Republic. The two left Monte Cristi bound for Cuba a few days after the signing.

The house is in the city center, near the central park, where the public clock brought from France in the late 19th century stands, and near wooden Victorian houses that recall the time when Monte Cristi was a wealthy port.

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Practical information

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How much time to set aside

30 to 45 minutes.

Best time

In the morning or late afternoon, combined with a walk around the center and the park clock.

How to get there

It is in the center of Monte Cristi, a few blocks from the central park, within walking distance.

Tip

Check the opening hours before you go: the museum is small and may be closed on some days. Take the opportunity to see the French clock in the central park.

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Frequently asked questions about Museo Casa de Máximo Gómez

Who was Máximo Gómez?

A military leader born in the Dominican Republic who led troops in Cuba's wars of independence in the 19th century.

What is the Manifesto of Montecristi?

The document signed by Máximo Gómez and José Martí in 1895, in that house, which launched the final war for Cuba's independence.

Is the house in the center?

Yes, a few blocks from Monte Cristi's central park.

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