Amber Museum
Museo del Ámbar Dominicano
The Amber Museum housed in a Victorian mansion, displaying Dominican amber with insects, lizards and other fossils trapped inside.
The Dominican Republic is famous for its amber, which is around 20 to 30 million years old and often contains complete insects, plants and even small lizards. The museum occupies the second floor of a beautiful Victorian mansion on Calle Duarte in the old town. The collection is small but excellent, and the guides explain things clearly. The ground floor has a shop selling amber and larimar jewelry. Admission is cheap, a visit takes about 40 minutes, and the museum is closed on Sundays. When buying amber, choose a reputable shop and ask for a certificate.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat about 09:00–18:00; closed Sun
Nearby sights
- Victorian Downtown & Parque Independencia
- Fortaleza San Felipe
- Malecón de Puerto Plata
- Teleférico Puerto Plata (Pico Isabel de Torres)
- Ocean World Adventure Park
- Playa Dorada
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
- La Isabela Archaeological Park