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Museum of the City of Merida

Calle 65 at Calle 56, Merida 97000, Mexico
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Ranked #29 of 35 attractions in Merida
Type: Museums
Owner description: Merida's City Museum is located in the renovated Correo (Post Office) building, just next to the city mercado. On the first floor are exhibits about... more » Owner description: Merida's City Museum is located in the renovated Correo (Post Office) building, just next to the city mercado. On the first floor are exhibits about the many-faceted history of the city of Merida, from its birth as the Mayan city of T'ho, to the Spanish conquest by Francisco Montejo, the henequen boom of the early 20th Century and current renaissance as the center of culture and commerce of the Yucatan Peninsula. « less
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Progreso, Yucatan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Aside from too little information on most of the exhibits, the weirdest thing about this museum (and I do LOVE museums!) is that you begin with the creation of the universe, then work your way through evolution - so far so good - but turn the corner and step into a modern Maya room, then work your way backwards to... More

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Bridgeport, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2012

Not the first place I would run to, but I nice place to visit, especially if you want to duck out of the busy streets near the markets. They museum is fairly bare-bones, but curated with intelligence and care. When we were there, an exhibit highlighted the work of contemporary architect Salvador Reyes Rios and his wife, designer Josefina Larrain... More

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Merida, Mexico
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18 attraction reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

interesting exhibits, some permanent, some changing.

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Devon UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We had the impression that the museum had recently re-located and not all of the areas for exhibits were fully completed. It gave a good insight into the way in which Merida developed through trade, immigration etc and had some nice exhibition pieces. There were dual language information panels for some of the larger exhibits but more would be welcome.... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

If you haven't done your homework about the history of Merida before your trip, make this museum one of your first stops after arriving and getting your bearings. Just a short stroll from the Plaza through busy streets, this free museum gives you a basic history of Merida and its connection to the henequen trade which financed many of the... More

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Valparaiso, Indiana
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

This is located in a very busy marketplace. We were here the 23rd of December and the marketplace was packed. The museum was nice, but most of the explanations of the displays were Spanish. Good place to learn more about this old City.

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Newark, California
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

Very nice art museum but only if your into art in the modern sence. very Cool!!

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Minnesota
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237 attraction reviews
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481 helpful votes 481 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2009

It's worth a visit if you are in Merida for a few days. The building is a rather short walk from the main plaza in the midst of a shopping area used by the locals. It used to be the post office but has been renovated to become a very nice museum. You will learn about the history of this... More

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Merida, Yucatan
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163 helpful votes 163 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2008

The City Museum (Calle 65 & 54) is now located in a restored buiding that for almost 100 years served as the main post office. They've done a good job of restoring it, along with the handcrafts market that runs along its side. The walk from the Zocalo to the CM only takes 5-10 mins. There's no on street parking,... More

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San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013
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