The 10 Best Museums in Guatemala Department, Guatemala Department

October 9, 2021 Major Galusha

Discover the best top things to do in Guatemala Department, Guatemala including Palacio Nacional, Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena, Museo Popol Vuh, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, National Museum of Modern Art, Museo de los Ninos de Guatemala, Museo del Ferrocarril, Casa Mima, Centro Cultural de Espana en Guatemala, Pasaje Tatuana.
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1. Palacio Nacional

6 Calle and 7 Ave. Plaza de Armas - Zona 1, Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala +502 2239 5000 http://mcd.gob.gt/palacio-nacional-de-la-cultura
Excellent
50%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 454 reviews

Palacio Nacional

The elaborate interior of this former presidential palace houses paintings and sculptures by famous Guatemalan artists.

Reviewed By Sierrita - Guatemala City, Guatemala

We Just invited to this special building made in 1944 i think. The ceremony was nice and we were with the president of the country. This place was made from a special kind of rock, green colored. The rooms are wonderful and the paintings and everything are splendid. Today is a musuem too, a place to visit in This beautiful country.

2. Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena

Calle Final 6 Francisco Marroquin University, Guatemala City 01010 Guatemala +502 2361 8081 http://www.museoixchel.com
Excellent
68%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 327 reviews

Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena

Textiles and clothing of the Mayan people, Guatemala's indigenous community, are displayed at this outstanding museum, which also contains paintings, interactive weaving exhibits, a bookstore and gift shop.

Reviewed By Suwatss - Bangkok, Thailand

While small, this museum is really worth your time to visit given its comprehensive exhibits about Mayan textile, festivals, and their presences in Guatemala. The presentations include videos, exhibits, and figures. We learnt a lot about the Mayan textiles more than anywhere we visited in Mexico.

3. Museo Popol Vuh

Calle Manuel F. Ayau - 6a Calle Final - Centro Cultural de la Universidad Francisco Marroquin Zona 10, Guatemala City 01010 Guatemala +502 2338 7896 [email protected] http://www.popolvuh.ufm.edu
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 254 reviews

Museo Popol Vuh

This is one of Central America's most famous Maya art museums. Its collection is renown due to its large number of funerary urns. It also includes unique Maya pottery pieces and other artifacts spanning from 2000 B.C. through colonial times.

Reviewed By Suwatss - Bangkok, Thailand

This small museum is truly a gem in Guatemala and should be in anyone’s list while in town. While it is small containing only less than 10 rooms its exhibits and the way to tell the story is superb, organized chronologically in five segments starting from pre-columbian period (before 1500s BC) down classic and colonial period (1600s-1800s). There are many interesting pieces exhibited and related to many tribes including Mayan in Guatemala. Tip. Don’t miss the twin museum of Ixchel showcasing Mayan textiles. Tip. It is a bit difficult to come here and we recommend to take Uber here.

4. National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

6a. Calle 7a. Avenida Building No. 5, Finca la Aurora Zona 13, Guatemala City 01013 Guatemala +502 2475 4010 [email protected] http://www.munae.gob.gt
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 288 reviews

National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

The National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is a public institution and is part of the Directorate General of Cultural and Natural Heritage. Protects and disseminates the most important collection of archaeological artifacts of Mayan Culture, as well as a collection of ethnological material showing the cultural diversity of Guatemalan society. The permanent exhibition occupies 3500 square meters including pieces of jades, pottery, textiles and masks. Two rooms for temporary exhibitions present general topics of Mayan Culture and Guatemalan Archaeology.

Reviewed By 625sherylt - Mahwah, United States

The museum is organized into pre classic, classic and post classic exhibits of the Mayan civilizations. It is a good way to get background before going to the actual ruins.

5. National Museum of Modern Art

Edificio 6 La Aurora Park, Guatemala City Guatemala 472-0467
Excellent
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

National Museum of Modern Art

Reviewed By camom2016

Nice little museum, the visit itself isn't so well planned, I feel confused sometimes about what room what about which artist/period/style, but great presentation of guatelama art history and main modern artist, Carlos Mérida, set in a beautiful old building

6. Museo de los Ninos de Guatemala

5ta. Calle 10-00 Zona 13, Guatemala City 01013 Guatemala +502 2213 8989 [email protected] http://www.museodelosninos.com.gt
Excellent
65%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 77 reviews

Museo de los Ninos de Guatemala

7. Museo del Ferrocarril

Avenida 18-03 9a, Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala +502 2232 9270 http://www.museofegua.com/
Excellent
52%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 88 reviews

Museo del Ferrocarril

Reviewed By Panamajoe2017 - Sechelt, Canada

This is a great little museum with lots to see. A bunch of engines and different types of rail cars, many of which you can walk through. Admission is only 2 Q, a deal at double this price. Highly recommended.

8. Casa Mima

8a Avenida 14-12 zona 1, Centro Historico, Guatemala City Guatemala +502 2253 6657 http://www.casamima.org
Excellent
55%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Casa Mima

9. Centro Cultural de Espana en Guatemala

6A Avenida 11-02 Edificio LUX, 2do. Nivel, Guatemala City Guatemala +502 2503 7500 http://www.cceguatemala.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Centro Cultural de Espana en Guatemala

10. Pasaje Tatuana

6ta Ave 3-24 Zona 1, Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala +502 2230 6797 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pasajetatuana/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Pasaje Tatuana

The "pasaje" is found in a house over 100 years old. You will find music, entertainment, food, art, and a new way to escape the prison that is monotony in the heart of Guatemala City.

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