## Popol Vuh Museum
Located inside the Francisco Marroquín University, this elegant and modern museum documents the different stages of Mayan culture and history, displaying intricate pre-Hispanic figures and statues, carved wooden masks, funeral urns, traditional textiles, and other Mayan artifacts.
## Ixchel Museum
At the Ixchel Museum you can learn about the iconic Mayan textiles of Guatemala. Named after the Mayan goddess of the moon, the museum's exhibits showcase the incredible wealth of indigenous clothing, popular dances, arts, and crafts in the highlands of Guatemala.
## Miraflores Museum
This outstanding museum is located between two shopping malls a couple of miles from the city center.On the ground floor objects found in the Mayan site Kaminaljuyú are exhibited, and on the upper floor there are exhibits of indigenous textiles and clothing.
## National Museum of Archeology and Ethnology
The National Museum of Archeology and Ethnology houses the largest collection of ancient Mayan artifacts in Guatemala, its impressive stone sculptures (many of which are from the classic Tikal period), jade jewelry, traditional masks and large-scale models of Tikal they make it worth a visit.
## Church of La Merced
This beautiful yellow church is based on the original church in Antigua, Guatemala, and even contains gold-plated baroque altars from the original building. Built in 1918 in the neoclassical style, this church is a museum filled with elaborate paintings, religious statues, and sculptures from the 17th and 19th centuries.
## Kid's museum
If you are traveling with children, a visit to the children's museum is a must, and as it is located right across from the city's zoo, it is perfectly located for a fun day out. This hands-on museum has exhibits including a giant map of Guatemala, an earthquake simulator, and a very popular ball game hall for unique entertainment.
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Jose Santizo
Tue Dec 15 2020
3 min reading time
Tue Dec 15 2020
7 Museums in Guatemala
With a fascinating history that fuses Mayan traditions with Spanish culture, Guatemala is one of the most interesting countries in the world. Guatemala City has excellent museums where you can learn about a variety of topics such as: Mayan history, traditional textiles, archeology and what it feels like to experience an earthquake. Among the museums of Guatemala are:
National Palace
On the north side of Central Park is the magnificent Presidential Palace. Once the home of the infamous dictator General Jorge Ubico, today this building is a museum, and tours are guided (available in English).
Popol Vuh Museum
Located inside the Francisco Marroquín University, this elegant and modern museum documents the different stages of Mayan culture and history, displaying intricate pre-Hispanic figures and statues, carved wooden masks, funeral urns, traditional textiles, and other Mayan artifacts.
Ixchel Museum
At the Ixchel Museum you can learn about the iconic Mayan textiles of Guatemala. Named after the Mayan goddess of the moon, the museum's exhibits showcase the incredible wealth of indigenous clothing, popular dances, arts, and crafts in the highlands of Guatemala.
Miraflores Museum
This outstanding museum is located between two shopping malls a couple of miles from the city center.On the ground floor objects found in the Mayan site Kaminaljuyú are exhibited, and on the upper floor there are exhibits of indigenous textiles and clothing.
National Museum of Archeology and Ethnology
The National Museum of Archeology and Ethnology houses the largest collection of ancient Mayan artifacts in Guatemala, its impressive stone sculptures (many of which are from the classic Tikal period), jade jewelry, traditional masks and large-scale models of Tikal they make it worth a visit.
Church of La Merced
This beautiful yellow church is based on the original church in Antigua, Guatemala, and even contains gold-plated baroque altars from the original building. Built in 1918 in the neoclassical style, this church is a museum filled with elaborate paintings, religious statues, and sculptures from the 17th and 19th centuries.
Kid's museum
If you are traveling with children, a visit to the children's museum is a must, and as it is located right across from the city's zoo, it is perfectly located for a fun day out. This hands-on museum has exhibits including a giant map of Guatemala, an earthquake simulator, and a very popular ball game hall for unique entertainment.