Madruga Municipal Museum

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Madruga Municipal Museum
Museo Municipal de Madruga
Established12 February 1982 (1982-02-12)
Location Madruga, Cuba

Madruga Municipal Museum is a museum located in the 25th avenue in Madruga, Cuba. It was established on 12 February 1982. [1]

Since October 20, 2018, this Municipal Museum is named after María Mercedes García Santana.

The museum holds collections on history, weaponry and decorative arts.

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