Second Cabo Palace Museum: An Interactive Journey Through History [ENG/ESP]

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Hello my dear friends, today I'm joining the challenge proposed by @tattoodjay to share my Wednesday walk with you. This time, I walked through the historic center of Old Havana to visit a museum I've been wanting to see for a long time.

Today I want to share with you my wonderful experience at the Second Cabo Palace in Havana, a place that surprised me with its innovative combination of history and technology.

Located in the Plaza de Armas, this palace is an 18th-century colonial architectural gem. Its imposing façade, with large arches and columns framing a continuous portal, transports us back in time. Upon passing through its majestic doorway made of precious wood, you enter a vestibule that leads to an interior courtyard adorned with beautiful vegetation.

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Built in 1791 as the headquarters of the Postal Administration to facilitate communication between Spain and its colonies, the palace owes its name to the fact that, in 1853, the Second Corporal (a high-ranking colonial official) was installed here.

After the end of Spanish rule, the building had multiple uses until, in 2009, the City Historian's Office, with support from UNESCO and the European Union, restored it and transformed it into Cuba's first interactive museum.

The visit begins in a lounge decorated with colonial furniture, oil paintings, and decorative objects from the period.

One of the most interesting details is a real fragment of a Spanish ship's hold, where a circular window simulates a storm at sea with sound and wind effects—quite a spectacle for the little ones!

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But the most fascinating are the interactive rooms, designed to teach history in a fun and dynamic way. One of my favorites was the "Time Tunnel," which shows parallel historical events in Cuba (since 1492) and those in Europe at the same time. The synthesis of information and the use of images make each moment easy to remember.

The museum makes full use of tools such as touch screens, projections, and multimedia experiences. In the Travelers' Room, for example, you can select a historical figure and explore their biography instantly.

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Another room displays everyday objects, navigation instruments, ceramics, and more. There, the "Knowledge Cubes" allow you to interact with the pieces: by placing a cube on the equipment, the screen displays detailed information and even allows you to virtually rotate the object. There are also videos and mini-games that make learning even more entertaining.

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What I enjoyed most was actively exploring the past, almost like a time traveler. The museum makes history accessible, exciting, and memorable, for both children and adults. It has been an extraordinary experience.

If you visit Havana, don't miss this place. It's the perfect blend of old-fashioned charm and modern excitement.

I hope you enjoyed visiting this museum. Would you add it to your bucket list? I'd love to hear from you in the comments.

See you soon!

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VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL

Museo Palacio del Segundo Cabo: Un Viaje Interactivo por la Historia

Hola mis queridos amigos, hoy me uno al reto propuesto por @tattoodjay para compartirles mi paseo de miércoles, en esta ocasión hice una caminata por el centro histórico de La Habana Vieja para visitar un museo que desde hace mucho tiempo quería conocer.

Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes mi maravillosa experiencia en el Palacio del Segundo Cabo, en La Habana, un lugar que me sorprendió por su innovadora combinación de historia y tecnología.

Ubicado en la Plaza de Armas este palacio es una joya arquitectónica colonial del siglo XVIII. Su imponente fachada, con grandes arcos y columnas que enmarcan un portal corrido, nos transporta al pasado. Al traspasar su majestuosa portada de madera preciosa, se accede a un vestíbulo que conduce a un patio interior adornado con hermosa vegetación.

Construido en 1791 como sede de la Administración de Correos para facilitar la comunicación entre España y sus colonias, el palacio debe su nombre a que, en 1853, se instaló aquí el Segundo Cabo (una alta autoridad colonial). Tras el fin del dominio español, el edificio tuvo múltiples usos hasta que, en 2009, la Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad, con apoyo de la UNESCO y la Unión Europea, lo restauró y lo transformó en el primer museo interactivo de Cuba.

La visita comienza en un salón ambientado con muebles coloniales, cuadros al óleo y objetos decorativos de la época. Uno de los detalles más curiosos es un fragmento real de la bodega de un barco español, donde una ventana circular simula una tormenta en alta mar con efectos de sonido y viento, ¡todo un espectáculo para los más pequeños!

Pero lo más fascinante son las salas interactivas, diseñadas para aprender historia de forma divertida y dinámica. Una de mis favoritas fue el "Túnel del Tiempo", que muestra en paralelo los eventos históricos de Cuba (desde 1492) y los de Europa en la misma época. La síntesis de información y el uso de imágenes hacen que cada momento sea fácil de recordar.

El museo aprovecha al máximo herramientas como pantallas táctiles, proyecciones y experiencias multimedia. En la Sala de viajeros, por ejemplo, puedes seleccionar a una personalidad histórica y explorar su biografía al instante.

Otra sala exhibe objetos de la vida cotidiana, instrumentos de navegación, cerámica y más. Allí, los "Cubos de Conocimiento" permiten interactuar con las piezas: al colocar un cubo sobre el equipo, la pantalla muestra información detallada y hasta permite rotar el objeto virtualmente. También hay videos y minijuegos que hacen el aprendizaje aún más entretenido.

Lo que más disfruté fue explorar el pasado de forma activa, casi como un viajero en el tiempo. El museo logra que la historia sea accesible, emocionante y memorable, tanto para niños como para adultos. Ha sido una experiencia extraordinaria.

Si visitas La Habana, no te pierdas este lugar. Es la mezcla perfecta entre el encanto de lo antiguo y la emoción de lo moderno.

Es mi deseo que te haya gustado conocer este museo, ¿lo pondrías en tu lista de deseos? Será un placer leerte en los comentarios.

¡Hasta pronto!

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Wow, it is like entering a tunnel of history, an interesting history lesson actually! And the building with its stone walls and arches is simply beautiful! 😍

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Hi @mipiano, I loved the time tunnel. I've always enjoyed making diagrams to study, and this international history diagram is spectacular. The colonial buildings are very beautiful; a wonderful legacy the Spanish left us, haha. best regards 🤗

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WOW what a cool building and a great Museum

Thanks for joining the Wednesday walk
Have a great day

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This museum looks like a great mix of history and modern tech — I really liked the idea of the Time Tunnel and the interactive cubes. It’s refreshing to see a place that makes learning history so dynamic. Thanks for the detailed walk-through!

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Hi @wendy23, thanks for your visit! I really enjoyed this museum. It's very informative with the use of interactive games. I'm glad you liked it. Hugs 🤗

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