Great Museum of the Maya World
The Great Museum of the Maya World of Mérida is a cultural space dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing the historical and contemporary richness of the Maya people. Its permanent exhibition brings together more than a thousand artifacts from different periods and regions of the Mayab, including sculptures, stelae, textiles, historical documents, and pieces made of stone, wood, jade, gold, and shell.
The tour offers an in-depth look at Maya culture, beginning with the Maya people of today and moving through their history and ancestral roots. Its galleries explore topics such as territory, social organization, language, worldview, society, art, and science.
In addition to its permanent exhibition, the museum features temporary galleries, educational activities, the Mayamax Room, group tours, and accessibility services, making it one of the most important cultural spaces for learning about Maya heritage in Mérida.
Highlights:
• Culture and history of the Maya people
• More than a thousand artifacts on display
• Maya People Today Gallery
• Maya People of Yesterday Gallery
• Ancestral Maya Gallery
• Temporary exhibitions
• Tours in Spanish, Maya, and English
• Mayamax Room
• School and group visits
• Universal accessibility
• Free parking
• Cultural and educational activities
Frequently Asked Questions
The museum offers a tour dedicated to Maya culture, from the present day to its ancestral roots. The permanent exhibition explores topics related to territory, social organization, language, worldview, history, society, art, and science.
The tour of the permanent exhibition takes approximately 120 minutes, so it is recommended to allow around two hours to enjoy the visit at a leisurely pace.
Yes. The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya welcomes schools, universities, organizations, and groups through scheduled visits. Tours can be conducted in Spanish, Maya, and English and must be requested in advance.
Yes. The museum has ramps, elevators, adapted restrooms, Braille signage, and free wheelchair loans, among other facilities to promote an accessible visit.
Yes. The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya has free parking for visitors, as well as a coat check and other services within its facilities.
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- Monday09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday09:00 - 17:00
- Friday09:00 - 17:00
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