About
Casa Blanca is a historic house museum in San Juan, set at 1 Calle San Sebastián. The house was built in 1521 and was originally intended for the family of Ponce de León, which gives the building a place in the early colonial story of the island. It is also known as the White House Museum.
Today the house shows how colonial life was lived, and it tells part of Puerto Rican history through its rooms and the objects displayed in them. For visitors interested in the island's past, it offers a direct way to see the setting in which the early settlers lived.
What to expect
- A historic house rather than a large modern museum, so the visit suits a slower pace.
- Displays focused on colonial life and on Puerto Rican history.
- A building that is itself an object of study, dating from 1521.
Planning your visit
Casa Blanca is a good fit for travellers who want to pair history with a walk through the city. You can reach the museum by phone on +1-787-725-1454 to check current arrangements before you go. Allow time to wander the rooms slowly, and consider what else you might see in the surrounding area while you are in town.