Museo de la Porcelana Santo Domingo
The Museo de la Porcelana (Museum of Porcelain) showcases a ten gallery collection of ceramic art from around the world, all of which are from the pre-Columbus Era (Any time before 1492). The ceramic pieces spread over four rooms offer a unique view of how cultural differences affected art styles.
Visitors to the Museo de Porcelana will be able to explore the four main room that each represent a different culture. The four rooms include the English Room, the French Room, the Dutch Room, and the Chinese Room.
Consisting of donated pieces, mostly from Violeta Martinez -- a ceramic art expert and collector, the museum acts as a space for preserving the tradition and value of one of the most ancient art forms in ceramics - porcelain art. The Violeta Martinez Foundation Inc has also sponsored several exhibitions and lectures on the subject, providing the public with specific historical knowledge on the subject, displaying her dedication to the art form.