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Great Museum of the Mayan World - Merida, Yucatan

Great Museum of the Mayan World

MERIDA, YUCATAN

While cruising the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, the Great Museum of the Mayan World is an amazing museum to visit when cruising near Merida in Yucatan, Mexico.

The Museum of the Mayan World has more than 1,160 exhibits for you to enjoy.  Amongst the artifacts, are examples of religious elements, textiles, furnishings that represent Mayan life.  There are books, engravings, and historical documents on display as well.  The colonial era is represented through artistic and religious offerings on display.  ​
The rooms in the museum start with the present day Mayan culture and return to explore the past of these ancient people. Exhibits feature from the pre-Hispanic era, there are stone sculptures, ceramic vessels, ornaments and luxury items made of shell, jade, and gold.  They all come together to provide a framework of where the past meets the present.  Included in that are the new technologies and digital systems that will give the visitor a sense of traveling back in time.  

The Museum of the Mayan World is a fantastic place to learn and grow your knowledge of the Maya culture and how nature played a vital role in their history.   As you take a journey through the museum, you will see interactive exhibits like immersion rooms, audiovisuals, and digital systems just to name a few.  
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The museum offers both permanent and temporary collections throughout the year. The museum's focus is to promote and strengthen the Mayan culture and identity through the various programs and projects.  It is hopeful they can expand the publics knowledge of the heritage and cultural aspects of these great Maya  people.  

The goal of the Great Museum of the Mayan World of Merida is to promote the region and the country in collaboration with Mexico’s tourism, education, and cultural matters and projects.  They hope to include their vision of identifying, dignifying, and promoting the Yucatan Mayan indigenous language.  They are currently the first Mexican museum that to recognize this language as the country’s priority language.​ Learn more about Yucatan tours and attractions and cruising Merida in Yucatan, Mexico with Yucatan Cruises. ​

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Wednesday to Monday | 9:00am - 5:00pm -  
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​Learn more about the Great Museum of the Mayan World by visiting their website.  
​Address: ​ Calle 60 Norte No. 299 E, Unidad Revolución, C.P. 97110. Merida Yuc.
Phone: (999) 341.04.35
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  • CRUISING THE YUCATAN
    • State of Yucatan
    • State of Campeche
    • State of Quintana Roo
    • Mayan Ruins Cruises
    • Mayan Civilization
    • Riviera Maya Cruises
    • Mexico Cruises
    • Mexican Riviera Cruises
    • Cancun Hotel Zone
    • Cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula
    • Golf Courses of the Yucatan Peninsula
    • Yucatan Peninsula Attractions >
      • 3D Museum of Wonders - Playa del Carmen, Yucatan
      • Chaak Tun Cenotes - Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
      • Atlantis Submarine Tour - Cozumel, Q.R.
      • Canton Palace - Merida, Mexico
      • Cenote Dos Ojos - Playa Del Carmen, Q.R.
      • Catedral de Merida - Merida, Yucatan
      • Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park - Cozumel, Q.R.
      • Chichen Itza, Yucatan Mexico
      • Cozumel Chef Tour - Cozumel, Q.R.
      • Cozumel Island Museum - Cozumel, Quintana Roo
      • Cozumel Pearl Farm - Cozumel, R.O.
      • Cozumel Tours - Cozumel, Q.R.
      • Frida Kahlo Museum - Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
      • Dzibilchaltún - Merida, Yucatan
      • Garrafon Natural Reef Park - Isla Mujeres, Q.R.
      • Great Museum of the Mayan World - Merida, Yucatan
      • Hacienda Sotuta de Peon - Merida, Yucatan
      • Holbox Adventure - Isla Holbox, Q.R.
      • Isla Pasion - Cozumel, Q.R.
      • Jean Laffitte Pirate Dinner Cruise - Cozumel, Q.R.
      • Jungle Buggy Tour - Playa Del Carmen, Q.R.
      • Las Coloradas in the Rio Largardos - Yucatan, Mexico
      • Magical Yellow City - Izamal, Yucatan
      • Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows - Chichen Itza, Yucatan
      • Mayan Bee Sanctuary - Cozumel, Quintana Roo
      • Mayan Cacao Company - Cozumel, Q.R.
      • Mexico Blue Dream - Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
      • ​​Mayapán Archaeological Zone - Telchaquillo, Yucatan
      • Muyil-Chunyaxche - Quintana Roo, Mexico
      • Paseo de Montejo - Merida, Yucatan
      • Punta Sur - Cozumel, Quintana Roo
      • Río Secreto - Playa del Carmen, Q.R.
      • San Gervasio - Cozumel, Quintana Roo
      • San Miguelito Archaeological Zone - Cancun, Q.R.
      • Scuba Life Cozumel, Quintana Roo
      • Secrets Maroma Beach Resort - Cancun, Q.R.
      • Selvatica the Adventure Tribe - Puerto Morelos, Q.R.
      • Señor Frog’s - Cozumel, Quintana Roo
      • Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve - Quintana Roo
      • Tulum Ruins - Quintana Roo
      • Uxmal - Yucatan, Mexico
      • Xcaret Park - Playa Del Carmen, Q.R.
      • Xel-Há Ecological Park Quintana Roo, Mexico
      • Convent Route, Yucatan Mexico
      • Haciendas in Mexico
      • Puuc Route, Yucatan Mexico
      • Caves - Grutas in Mexico
  • Yucatan Cruise Lines
    • Victory Cruise Lines
  • Cruise Itineraries
    • Victory 11 Day - Yucatan's Mayan Cruise Tour
  • Destinations
    • Akumal, Quintana Roo Mexico
    • Cancun, Mexico Cruises ​​
    • Costa Maya, Mexico Cruises ​​
    • Cozumel, Mexico Cruises
    • Holbox Island, Mexico
    • Isla Mujeres, Mexico
    • Mérida, Mexico Cruises ​​
    • Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Cruises ​​
    • Progreso, Mexico Cruises
    • Tulum, Mexico Cruises ​​
    • Uxmal, Yucatan Mexico
    • Valladolid, Mexico Cruises
  • Yucatan Blog
    • Mayan Food
    • Mayan Hammocks
    • Yucatan Photos
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    • Real Estate in Yucatan
    • Rentals in Yucatan
    • Property Management in Yucatan