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Museum · Mérida, Yucatán
Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
Museum north of Mérida dedicated to the Maya civilization of Yucatán, with archaeological pieces, the life of today's Maya and a light-and-sound show on the façade.
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About Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya is located north of Mérida, in a modern building whose shape resembles the Mayan sacred tree, the ceiba. It was inaugurated in 2012 and houses more than a thousand archaeological pieces found on the Yucatán Peninsula.
The galleries follow a route through Maya history, from the formation of the peninsula and the impact of the Chicxulub meteorite to the life of ancient cities, with stelae, sculptures, ceramics and offerings removed from the Sacred Cenote of Chichén Itzá. Another section covers the Spanish conquest, the colonial era and the culture of today's Maya people, including their language, clothing and festivals.
The museum features audiovisual resources, scale models and texts in Spanish, English and Maya. At night, on some days, there is a light-and-sound show projected onto the façade.
It’s a good place to understand the context before or after visiting Uxmal, Chichén Itzá and the other sites in the region.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours.
Best time
On a very hot or rainy day, since it is indoors and air-conditioned. Check the opening days and the nights when the show runs.
How to get there
It is on the northern exit of Mérida, on Calle 60 Norte, about 7 km from the Plaza Grande. You can get there by taxi, bus or car.
Tip
Start with the archaeology galleries, which house the most important pieces.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
What does the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya have?
More than a thousand archaeological pieces from the Yucatán Peninsula and galleries about contemporary Maya culture.
Where is the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya?
On the northern exit of Mérida, about 7 km from the Plaza Grande.
Is it worth visiting the museum before Chichén Itzá?
Yes. It helps to understand the history and the pieces removed from the Sacred Cenote.