MUSAN – Museo de los Santos y Arte Nacional

San Juan, PR

Museo de los Santos (MUSAN) is committed to preserving, presenting, and promoting Puerto Rico's rich tradition of santos—hand-carved devotional figures—and the cultural heritage that surrounds them. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement, MUSAN serves as a vital resource for understanding and celebrating Puerto Rican identity and history.

To address increasing power grid instability in the region, a 2025 FCI Catalyst Grant supported the installation of a sustainable solar energy system, comprising a battery, inverter, and solar panels, as an alternative to fossil fuel-based backup power. The solar upgrade provided a cleaner, more reliable solution, ensuring that MUSAN can remain open during blackouts, maintain its programming schedule, and offer consistent rental access to its facilities.

A 2026 FCI Catalyst Grant expands MUSAN's renewable energy infrastructure with additional solar panels, an inverter, and battery capacity to further replace the museum's reliance on Puerto Rico's unstable power grid. The continued investment in on-site solar generation reinforces MUSAN's commitment to resilient, community-serving operations—ensuring the museum remains fully open and accessible regardless of grid conditions.