FamxplorMuseo de la Ciudad de Mérida
What to expect
The Museo de la Ciudad de Mérida is a museum located in the historic center of Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. The museum is housed in the former Palacio Federal de Correos, a beautiful building with a mix of neoclassical and French styles, built in 1908. The museum showcases the history and development of the city of Mérida, with a collection of over 150 pieces, including pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary artifacts. The museum has four permanent exhibition halls, each dedicated to a different period in the city's history: Mérida Prehispánica, La Colonia or Mérida Novohispana, Mérida in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the 20th century. Additionally, the museum has temporary exhibition halls that feature various art exhibitions and cultural events. The museum offers guided tours, conferences, concerts, and other activities, making it a great place to visit with family and friends
Plan your family visit to the Museo de la Ciudad de Mérida with these blog insights 👇
Merida and the Three Cenotes of Cuzana – October 30 and 31, 2023
Activities: We visited the Museum of the City of Merida. We particularly appreciated an exhibition of paintings on the Day of the Dead. The museum offered "a small haven of silence and freshness in this ultra-lively neighborhood."
Highlights: We enjoyed the exhibition of paintings on the Day of the Dead. The museum provided a pleasant break. The children were exposed to a new culture and art ✨