Museum of the Royal Palaces is one of the most important cultural monuments, built in Santo Domingo, in addition, it is one of the most visited museums in the city.

Construction of the building began October 5, 1511 by order of King Ferdinand of Aragon. Initially, the building of the palace, built in Renaissance style, was divided into two parts: one part is the Palace of commander in chief, and the second - a room for the Royal Court.

October 18, 1973 received the title of the building of the museum, but the official opening was only 31 May 1976. The opening ceremony was attended by King Juan Carlos I.

The museum has reproduced the life of the colonial era, presents the life of governors, a collection of gilded furniture, a vast collection of weapons the dictator Trujillo, which includes samurai swords, daggers and armor. In addition, the museum can see the objects found on the wreck. Some coins as long lain under water that turned into solid gold bar. The oldest exhibits date back to the year 1492.

Also in the museum you can see the exhibition telling visitors about the voyages of Christopher Columbus, the life of the Taino Indians and African slaves.

On the building of the former Royal Court, you can see the sundial, which was determined by the time in the XVII century.