Museo Popol Vuh
Museo Popol Vuh
Museo Popol Vuh (Universidad Francisco Marroquín, 6ª Calle, Zona 10, Ciudad de
Guatemala) – this is home to one of the major collections of Maya art in the world, and
is known for its extensive collection of pre-Columbian and colonial art of the Maya
culture.
The Museo Popol Vuh is the most modern of all the museums in Central America, in
terms of physical facilities and in terms of interest in learning about advanced
technology of display. Although the museum is best known for its funerary ceramics,
the collection includes a variety of portable stone sculptures, especially from the Pre
classic period and from the coast and adjacent highlands. The exhibit of Quiche
funerary urns is the best of any museum in the world. The section on Maya pottery
includes some of the great Maya vases and bowls, many of which are frequently
pictured in coffee table art books. Admission: Q45 (adults), Q25 (students), Q15
(children ages 2-12 years). Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (weekdays), 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
(Saturdays), closed on Sundays.