About Maya Museum (Museo Maya de Cancún)

Maya Museum (Museo Maya de Cancún), one of the largest museum projects in Mexico, is where one can get to know about the region’s rich history of the Mayan civilization. It has important artifacts from the State of Quintana Roo and symbolic pieces from the sites of Palenque, Chichén Itzá, and Comalcalco. The design of the museum is such that visitors appreciate the climate of Cancun while having a feel of the shelter of the pergolas in the large open areas. The access to the exhibition halls is through two ramps, one helical and one straight, located at both ends of the halls and also two elevators. Visitors can also visit the San Miguelito Archeological Zone through a jungle path from the museum. This archaeological site consists of four groups of structures that support wooden houses and palm houses in which several large Mayan families lived during the final years prior to the arrival of the Spanish conquerors. The museum is mainly devoted to the archaeology of Quintana Roo. It chronicles its 2,000-year history from founding to the 19th century. The museum also houses general characteristics of the Mayan civilization including its economic activities, its writings, and the calendars, and its rites such as the ball game. The museum also has temporary exhibitions related to its work. 

Must See

  • The exhibition halls are surrounded by the walkways covered with hurricane-proof glass that allows the magnificent view of the jungle below.  
  • You can walk through the jungle 300-meter-long path to access the Mayan civilization ruins in the San Miguelito Archaeological Zone.
  • At the entrance to the museum, you can see sculptures by the Dutch artist Jan Hendrix.
  • You can see many iguanas along the path and can take pictures.
  • The mangrove garden and the pyramid temple in the ruins.

How to reach

Public bus route 1 from hotel zone

Private car: via Carr. Tulum - Cancún/México 307 and Punta Nizuc - Cancún

Buses: $207 - $668

Taxis: $1100 - $1400

Plane: $1521 - $6293

Drive: $500 - $750

Tips

  • You cannot take your hand luggage inside, but there are lockers available.
  • Photography without flash is allowed for some exhibits. 
  • There are elevators, book shops, cafeteria, and nursing rooms. 
  • Most of the descriptions are in Spanish only.
  • Taking a public bus is recommended as they have a very little parking area.

Visit Time

Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday Closed

Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00pm

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

At the entrance for security checks and tickets

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Per person: 75 Pesos

Sundays are free admission

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Time you can spend

1-2 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 25.59°C

 

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