Top 5 Museums to visit in the Yucatan
If you are looking for an entertaining plan and a lot of discovery...
We will take you on a tour of the 5 best museums to visit in Yucatán, where you can discover ancient artifacts, impressive works of art and immerse yourself in the history and culture of this fascinating region.
Great Museum of the Mayan World
The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya, located in the city of Mérida, is a monument to the greatness of the culture. This museum exhibits a collection of 1,1160 pieces that allow visitors to navigate through the past and learn about the legacy of the Maya from their origins to the present.
You can find permanent, itinerant or temporary exhibitions to enjoy alone or in company.
Museum of the City of Merida
The Museo de la Ciudad de Mérida, located in the heart of the historic center of the city, is a window to Yucatán's colonial past, and this museum is more than just historic since it dates back to the Porfiriato era when it served as the Federal Post Office,
In its rooms, visitors can admire an impressive collection of art and artifacts that tell the story of Mérida from its humble beginnings to its flourishing as a cosmopolitan and prosperous city.
Choco-Story Museum
The Choco-Story México Museum offers a unique experience for chocolate and history lovers. With locations in Uxmal and Valladolid, this museum invites visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating history of cacao and chocolate in the region, from its origins to its role in the culture and economy of Yucatán.
A unique museum that delights the senses, in addition to having a workshop for the little ones and tastings that you can't miss.
Palacio de la Música Museum
This incredible museum located in the Historic Center of the City of Merida, was created with the objective of valuing, preserving, studying and disseminating the cultural heritage contained in traditional and popular Mexican music. The museum has 5 rooms: background, musical cultures, the music of the media, protagonists of music and musical conformation and expansion.
Canton Palace Museum / Merida Regional Museum of Anthropology
Located in a majestic neo-Renaissance style building on Mérida's Paseo de Montejo, the Museo Palacio Cantón is a treasure trove of art and culture. With a collection ranging from pre-Hispanic art to contemporary works, this museum offers a complete overview of the history and cultural diversity of Yucatán with incredible pieces that immerse you in the past. In addition to being a period architectural jewel in its own right, the building was the first in the city to have its own elevator brought directly from Europe.
Would you like to give your children a sensory experience?
Reserve a place in our Basic Creative Workshop at the Choco-Story Uxmal Museum. You can participate with your children, from 5 years of age, in a unique and unforgettable activity, creating your own chocolates.
