The Altos de Chavón Regional Archaeological Museum opened the exhibition of nativity scenes “Advent” last Saturday, November 26th, made by Pedro Méndez, Roosevelt Méndez, and Cayuco, which are bearers of a colonial and Catholic tradition in the Dominican Republic, who, through their pieces carved in wood, polychrome, assembled, sculptural, in brass and recycled material, transmit […]
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Bill Clinton visits Altos de Chavón during his stay in Casa de Campo Resort
The ex-president of the United States, Bill Clinton, visited the facilities of Altos de Chavón this afternoon, taking a cultural tour through the Regional Archaeological Museum, Altos de Chavón Church, Amber Museum, La Tienda and artisan workshops. Clinton who was accompanied by Jason Kycek Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Casa de […]
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An evening with Firelei Baez in Honor of the Hogar del Niño!
On January 14th, The Patronato Benefico Oriental launched the Art Education Fund, in favor of the kids of Hogar del Niño, at the PAMM Museum in Miami thanks to the BNY Mellon Bank.
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Time travel with NEW exhibit at the Chavón museum
In its zeal to educate us on everything there is to know about the indigenous people of the Dominican Republic, the Regional Museum of Archaeology in Altos de Chavón, invites you to travel back in time and enjoy a new exhibit: Unity and Diversity in the Amerindian Caribbean.
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Art Chavón continues! Graphic design talk with Frank Baseman
This Wednesday March 19th the Art Chavon 2014 fundraising celebration of the Altos de Chavon School of Design continues with a talk on graphic design by Frank Baseman.
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ChocoMuseo opening in Altos de Chavón!
In addition to all the magical holidays events and activities to look forward to this holiday season in Casa de Campo, we are thrilled to announce that a chocolate museum will soon open in Altos de Chavón!
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Insight into film-making with José Fernández de Castro
This month the Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archeology is hosting a very special “cinema forum” – with José Fernández de Castro, who will be presenting 2 short films as well as giving us an insight into the film-making process.
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The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum Of Archaeology Talks…
… And we should listen! The Altos de Chavón Cultural Foundation and the Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology have a wonderful calendar of cultural events planned for the next few weeks. A great opportunity to hear professionals talk about important cultural and political subjects in the country. For the complete calendar of Casa de Campo […]
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Kids summer camp at the Altos de Chavón Archeological Museum: 2nd – 13th of July
Every year the Altos de Chavón Archeological Museum hosts children’s summer camp and this year the camp, called “TU HISTORIA EN EL TIEMPO” (your history in time) will take place from July the 6th through to July 13th and with lots of educational yet fun activities on the program promises to be a great activity for your […]
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The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology Is Reborn
The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology has always had the admirable mission of bringing Hispaniola’s pre-European history, culture, and art to a wide audience. Pupils visiting the Museum from public and private schools in La Romana and throughout the region have been wide-eyed at their first introduction to the rich ancestral heritage of […]
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RUMOR ALERT: Amber Museum to open in Altos de Chavon
We’ve caught wind of another rumor. This one, if true, will make Altos de Chavon an even more attractive cultural location. Already home to the renowned Altos de Chavon Archeological Museum, the Chavon School of Design, one of the countries leading creative online agencies (sorry, could not resist the shameless plug), Pottery and Textile workshops; […]