University of Puerto Rico CampusThe University of Puerto Rico campus in the Rio Piedras offers
several attractions for visitors and non-students. The Museum of
History, Anthropology and Art contains archaeological and
historical exhibits and holds monthly art exhibitions, and the Art
Museum Dr. PÃo López MartÃnez de Cayey has a large collection of
Puerto Rican silkscreen posters. The Botanical Gardens in the
grounds of the University are a living laboratory, displaying the
native flora of Puerto Rico, and containing more than 200 species
of tropical and sub-tropical plants as well many sculptures from
artists such as Leopoldo Maler, Carlos Guzman and Rolando López
Dirube. Address: Rio Piedras Telephone: 764 0000 ext 24 Opening Time: Museum open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm; and
on weekends from 11am to 5pm. Gardens open daily from 6am to
6pm. |