WARNING NOW CLOSED FOR 3 YEARS FOR RENOVATION Museum is permanently closed for renovation. Security guard says for three years. All exhibits in the basement. Gates to museum compound locked. Adjacent Modern Art museum in compound also closed with workers carrying debris out the front doors and construction lorries in front of both. Trenches dug alongside both and some hoardings up. There is no museum website so no info. All travel guides out of date.

Loved the museum . Very interesting collection of Mayan villagers traditional clothing! The museum is in the same area with the Guatemalan national history museum and modern art museum ! All can be done in one day but check first as I was a little disappointed because the modern art museum is closed for renovations

The museum is super organized and has a great exhibition of the Mayan culture. They have knowledgeable staff explaining the different pieces and making sure everything is taken care off. It's worth to visit to understand other Guatemalan wonders like Tikal and Chichicastenango.

A small sized Meseum, for the history and extend of the Maya Civilisation one would expect more. The sections are very easy to navigate and there are descriptions in English.

One of the most beautiful museums I visited. All the things you want to find around Maya Culture

Fabulous collection of Mayan Art and history displayed in an exceptional manner. Truly fitting for a king. Really top notch, don't miss it. Friendly staff. My only complaint is that the descriptions are low and require bending over to see them. They also have small print and are hard to read, especially in low light.

I've been to a few Maya museums and they are all different yet so interesting. You might think that seeing one is seeing all of them but this is not the case, again in this museum something new and exciting. I really liked the modeled depictions of the life of Mayas in different life aspects, there is a beautiful mural inside, beautiful textiles and I really liked the art by Mena which ads a beautiful freshness to the museum! Although some areas would need a better lightning, there is a beautiful outside area where you can see some exibits in natural light! It's a clean and a professional place. Keep in mind that the price for foreigners is 60 Q and for locals 5 Q.

This museum is meticulously maintained as is a gem in the crown of Guatemala City. You can spend 10 minutes or 10 days there. The cost is very modest and the employees are very, very helpful. SPECIAL NOTE: some of the fossils and pre-Colombian artifacts are very unique.

I really enjoyed my time in this quiet museum. Many great artifacts from Guatemalan history. He museum has some fantastic exhibits and some awful exhibits, with no Spanish, never mind English information. Worth a visit after seeing the large pyramids and other Maya sites.

(Translated by Google) A good place for a visit on a Sunday you can share the experience with family. (Original) Un buen lugar para realizar una visita en domingo es posible compartir la experiencia en familia.

(Translated by Google) The excellent place, a lot of history to travel. Only on weekends they close at noon, they should be open all day so that visitors can visit it more slowly. (Original) El lugar excelente, mucha historia para recorrer. Solo que los fines de semana cierran al medio día, deberían tener abierto todo el día para que los visitantes podamos visitarlo más despacio.

(Translated by Google) It is a very nice museum. You have to go in time to enjoy everything. It is worth visiting the Natural Sciences Museum and the Arts Museum right there (Original) Es un museo muy lindo. Hay que ir con tiempo para disfrutarlo todo. Vale la pena visitar allí mismo el museo de Ciencias Naturales y el de Artes

Beyond awesome! I think I took a thousand photos and none do it justice. Too good to describe!

Very beautiful museum, the installations looks new, the artefacts are well preserved and it is currently free to visit. I would definitively recommend if you are in guatemala city.

Amazing museum. No entrance fee and hardly any visitors. Recently refurbished and close to the airport allowing to swing by once the luggage is checked in.

A great museum just minutes from the airport. If you have extra time before a flight (or can build in an extra hour or two into your plans) it’s a great spot to visit. Not huge, but well done and offers stunning examples of ancient carvings, artifacts, and art including beautiful murals and more recent modern folklore, clothing, and more. Some interpretative signs are in English & Spanish. It was comfortable and not crowded so it was easy to enjoy at your own pace.

If you visited any Maya ruins, the archeology museum is a must see. Very enjoyable. Getting there at 9 AM, no wait and a pleasure.

(Translated by Google) This place always presents the best of history. (Original) Siempre este lugar presenta lo mejor de la historia.

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Grandioso

(Translated by Google) Meeting of samples of our ancestral cultures mesoamericanas in a display of creativity, beauty and original expression, suitably located along the inside of the enclosure. (Original) Reunión de muestras de nuestras culturas ancestrales mesoamericanas en un despliegue de creatividad, belleza y expresion original, adecuadamente ubicadas a lo largo del recorrido dentro del recinto.

(Translated by Google) For the lovers of the history and the Mayan culture, this small museum gives a sample of both, as an introduction it begins with a sample of the arrival of the first inhabitants of America, then expose the preclassic, classic and postclassic period in those that the Mayan culture developed in the territory that we currently know as Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. I leave a photograph of the representation of Grandmother Luna. (Original) Para lis amantes de la historia y de la cultura Maya, este pequeño museo da una muestra de ambos, a manera de introducción inicia con una muestra de la llegada de los primeros habitantes de América, para luego exponer los periodo preclásico, clásico y postclásico en los que la cultura Maya se desarrolló en el territorio que actualmente conocemos como México, Guatemala, Honduras y El Salvador. Les dejo una fotografía de la representación de la Abuela Luna.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place. Great for acquiring knowledge (Original) Excelente lugar. Grandioso para adquirir conocimientos

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

(Translated by Google) I have known museums for many years and I think they do not have enough support from the ruling authorities because the changes are minimal, there should be guides, as there are in the National Palace of Culrura, there should also be more interaction supported with technology. (Original) Conozco los museos desde hace muchos años y creo que no tieneen el apoyo suficiente de las autoridades regentes pues los cambios son minimos, deberian haber guías, como los hay en el palacio Nacional de la Culrura, tambien deberia haber mas interacción apoyados con la tecnología.

(Translated by Google) Very good. I have taken students from CUNOROC-USAC Huehuetenango. (Original) Muy bueno. He llevado a estudiantes del CUNOROC-USAC Huehuetenango.

(Translated by Google) I should offer a guide (Original) Debería ofrecer un guía

Great museum, with Mayan artefacts from multiple sites, primarily around Petén. You could easily spend half a day here, particularly if you've been to one or more of the sites in Petén. There are lots of artefacts from Tikal. Be warned that the museum closes at 1600.

(Translated by Google) I really liked the place I could see things from the Maya and much more (Original) Me gusto mucho el lugar pude ver cosas de los mayas y mucho más

(Translated by Google) You could add more information to some of the pieces, it is definitely a place worth visiting. (Original) Le podrían agregar más información a algunas de las piezas, definitivamente, es un lugar que vale la pena visitar.

Really nice museum with a large collection of interesting artifacts. The docent led tour was informative and the guide was friendly. We spent about 90 minutes browsing the collection.

This museum you can spend a great chunk of time. Amazing collection of Mayan artifacts as well as preconquest items. The museum is not wheelchair friendly due to building's age. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

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This was the museum night in Guatemala they do it once a year I think and it’s free it is really ni e they gave music shows and you can buy food there it is a really nice place thank you

Very nice museum where you can learn quite a lot about the history of Guatemala , specifically the Mayan. Most of the information plaques read in English and Spanish.

(Translated by Google) It is an excellent museum, if you like archeology and ethnic issues, you should try to visit it with many hours to enjoy it. (Original) Es un museo exelente, si te gusta la arqueología y las cuestiones étnicas , debes procurar visitarlo con muchas horas para disfrutarlo.

It recolets lots of antique pieces. Don't spect it to be Louvre but I recommend all visitors and locals to come and spend some time!

Museum was well laid out and had many interesting artifacts and displays. Because of my limited Spanish I did not get as much out of it as I could have. While there were quite a few english translations oddly enough newer displays seemed to be exclusively Spanish. A good english guidebook would be of great benefit.

Best thing we did in the city so far! Compared to the palace this is 10 times better and much more interesting . Nice mix of artefacts , just missing depth as no real explanation of individual pieces or context.most displays were bilingual too :)

I hate the fact that must of the Mayan stuff was taken to other countries its just unfair how they took what belong to us as a country and as part of our Guatemalan Cultur. The place is good but they shouldn't close for lunch time as they have a few staff members. The just toldeni have to leave today x )

You gotta go see the Mayan stuff right there...OMG. AMAZING. You don't have to pay for parking and the tickets are inexpensive.

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

(Translated by Google) Very nice to know about culture and all that. (Original) Muy lindo saber de cultura y todo eso

Must see before you go to Tikal

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(Translated by Google) The museum is very beautiful, I know it is small but they make a great effort to maintain it! (Original) Está muy bonito el Museo se que es pequeño pero hacen un gran esfuerzo en mantenerlo !

(Translated by Google) All our history and origins, organized and exposed in one place (Original) Toda nuestra historia y orígenes, organizada y expuesta en un sólo lugar

(Translated by Google) Without a doubt a very educational visit !! (Original) Sin duda una visita muy educativa!!

(Translated by Google) Impressive all the content of the museum, great the culture of my country. (Original) Impresionante todo el contenido del museo, grandiosa la cultura de mi país.

Has improved a lot. The initial exposition. But needs ramp for disability people.

An amazing museum of ancient Mayan sculptures, stones, pots, jewelry and typical regional Native clothes

Interesting, but no wifi, or English help. Staff didn't seem to care and it was pricey for foreigners.

(Translated by Google) The archaeological relics they have are solemn, beautiful in their wealth and for the information they have. Unfortunately, the presentation of some pieces does not have an adequate chronological order or they are mixed with others from other periods. The bad lighting prevents to have a greater enjoyment of the paths of some pieces. The model of Tikal is fantastic and likewise those of other archaeological sites within Guatemala (Original) Las reliquias arqueológicas que tienen son solemnes, bellas en su riqueza y por la información con la que cuentan. Desafortunadamente la presentación de algunas piezas no tiene un orden cronológico adecuado o las tienen mezcladas con otras de otros períodos. La mala iluminación impide tener un mayor disfrute de los trazados de algunas piezas. La maqueta de Tikal es fantástica y de igual manera las que tienen de otros conjuntos arqueológicos dentro de Guatemala

(Translated by Google) It is very worth it, it is a beautiful place. (Original) Vale muchísimo la pena, es un lugar hermoso.

(Translated by Google) Okay (Original) Bueno

(Translated by Google) Educational. (Original) Educativo.

(Translated by Google) Very complete (Original) Muy completo

(Translated by Google) Spacious (Original) Espacioso

(Translated by Google) Because in him I saw the riches of my beautiful Gautemala (Original) Porque en el vi la riquezas de mi bella Gautemala

Great place to start, before you go to Tikal.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place (Original) Muy bonito lugar

(Translated by Google) An excellent place where you can learn about history. (Original) Un excelente lugar donde puedes conocer de historia.

(Translated by Google) This museum, the truth is that it has everything to know the history of the Mayans in Guatemala showing us every type of ethnicity they had. (Original) Este museo, la verdad es que tiene de todo para conocer la historia De los Mayas en Guatemala mostrándonos cada tipo de etnia que tenían.

Beautiful and informative. Worth a visit and the expense.