Opened to the public in 1965, in an eighteenth-century colonial house, the museum exhibits Maya architectural elements from various sites, as well a fine collection of Jaina figures, vessels and carved stone objects.

In one of the mightiest forts of the vice-royal period, dating from the late eighteenth century, this museum is now home to two unique collections: the funerary jade masks of Calakmul, and the funerary ceramic figures of Jaina. In addition, there are some remarkable Mayan stone sculptures. The…

The fort of San José el Alto in Campeche, built for defence against the English, which also resisted sieges by the Yucatecans and the French, today contains an important collection of archaeological objects submerged in marine waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Mexican Caribbean. In addition,…

This magnificent coastal fort, completed in 1692, is one of the oldest in New Spain. It houses an outstanding collection of Mayan architecture and sculpture from the Petén, Rio Bec, Chenes and Puuc regions of Campeche State. It formed part of the city of Campeche’s nomination as a UNESCO World…

The Calakmul Site Museum is a cultural venue that showcases the history, archaeological discoveries, and significance of this ancient Mayan city. Through its artifacts and exhibits, it offers insight into the Mayans’ way of life, beliefs, and achievements, as well as their relationship with the…

The Edzná Site Museum houses archaeological artifacts that shed light on the history and development of the ancient Mayan city of Edzná. Through stelae, pottery, sculptures, and various other objects, the museum illustrates the daily life, beliefs, political organization, and technological…