Experts' Choice Award Gran Museo del Mundo Maya de Merida
What the experts agree on
Striking modern architecture showcases impressive jade artifacts and temple fragments, though whether it deserves its grand ambitions depends on your expectations for Mayan history presentation.
“Don't miss: the jade offerings from the sacred well of Chichén Itzá and a superb painted fragment of the vault of Ek-Balam Temple depicting a noble Mayan.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Whether or not the "Grand Museum of the Mayan World" lives up to its lofty name depends on your tastes and expectations, but the institution has certainly made a big architectural splash. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya is a short journey to the north of the historic center, but the sprawling museum merits the effort required to visit it. It provides a comprehensive overview..."
Lonely Planet "The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya is the heavy-hitter – a world-class museum with multi-media exhibits on the ancient and modern-day Maya plus over 1,100 well-preserved artifacts, including..."
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