About
The Fundación Rafael Hernández Colón operates as a museum in the Quinto neighborhood of Ponce. The facility also functions as a library, wedding venue, live music venue and event venue. It opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The site remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Wheelchair accessible parking, entrance and restrooms are available. The location is good for children.
Highlights
- Museum and library in Ponce
- Open weekdays 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m.
- Closed on weekends
- Wheelchair accessible parking, entrance and restrooms
- Good for children
At a glance
- Category
- Things to do · Museum
- Neighborhood / town
- Quinto, Ponce
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Listing
- Not claimed by the business yet
Features and services
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Good for kids
- Yes
Tips
- Call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting.
- Check the website for information about events or library services.
- Plan your visit on weekdays since the foundation is closed on weekends.
Address: 50 esquina, Calle Mayor, Ponce, 00733
Map
© OpenStreetMap contributorsLocation at a glance
- Drive to Old San Juan
- about 99 min (119 km)
- Nearest beach
- Caña Gorda, Guánica · 30 km away
- Nearest guide
- Ponce · 0.4 km
- Things to do
- 13 in Ponce listed in our directory
- Closest things to do elsewhere
- Fuerte Caprón (Guánica, 31 km)
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Questions
What languages are spoken at Fundación Rafael Hernández Colón?
English, Spanish.
What are the opening hours?
Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair accessible parking, entrance and restrooms.
Is the location suitable for children?
Yes, the site is good for children.
What other functions does the foundation serve?
It also operates as a library, wedding venue, live music venue and event venue.
Things to do near Fundación Rafael Hernández Colón
Also in Ponce: nearby things to do
- Casa Monsanto · Historic site, Quinto
- Oficina Porta Caribe, Calle Isabel Segundo · Historic site, Segundo
- Centro Cultural de Ponce Carmen Solá de Pereira · Attraction, Tercero
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Last checked: October 15, 2026
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