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Mola Museum

Museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Distrito Panamá


Address

C. José D. de la Obaldía, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Website

www.museodelamola.org

Contact

+507 383-1227

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (377 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: (Shrove Tuesday), 10 am to 4:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (22) free (11) Guna (9) small (8) visit (8) molas (8) indigenous (8) beautiful (7) culture (7) history (7)
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  • 4/5 Toni C. 1 year ago on Google • 189 reviews
    Lovely small museum with exceptional examples of mola art. The pieces are exceptionally beautiful and interesting and creatively displayed. The museum is free of charge.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley S. 3 months ago on Google • 42 reviews New
    Highly recommend coming here for a free of charge slice of Guna culture. The exhibits were incredibly informative and there was such a variety in the beautiful mola that were presented.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Preethee 1 year ago on Google
    FANTASTIC experience - don’t miss this on your visit to Panama City. The staff is SUPER friendly, accessible and knowledgeable. They really went out of their way to promote Panamanian and Guna heritage through their dedication and enthusiasm! I learned a lot in a short period of time. The exhibition will take about 30-45 mins, depending on how interested you are in reading and learning. Perfectly situated in Casco Viejo, so make use of your time by exploring the neighborhood, dining and purchasing a Guna artisan near the water.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly M. 6 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    I would absolutely recommend this museum! It’s small but free to enter, and the artwork and history of molas is so impressive to see and learn about. I really enjoyed my time walking through the museum and learning about the significance of different designs - I also thought it was so cool that the art on the molas were used to help interpret and understand the world.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica Perigault R. 11 months ago on Google • 143 reviews
    Great experience learning about Guna culture. The intricacy and complexity of their designs, not only talks about daily activities, but also talks about their fears. Talks about how they interpret human history, how they were killed and tortured by the "Catholic Church" in an effort to "convert them". They were so scared about illnesses that the Spaniards brought from their land, many died. But never lost the courage nor their identity.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krista W. 3 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    A very informative museum. I loved this after visiting Kuna Yala (San Blas Islands). The most beautiful molas and detailed explanation of the process.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wanda S. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    This a small museum but worth a visit. It’s free and you can request a guide or ask questions of the staff. I was so moved by the beauty of the molas and duly impressed by the craftsmanship and artistry of the women. The exhibit is engaging and there was a lot of care put into the displays.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 María F. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a free experience that you cannot miss if you are visiting the Casco Antiguo. The tradition of the mola is very interesting and is part of the great indigenous culture of the country.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christelle van V. 3 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    What a restful and wonderfilled little place. A slow stroll for 20 minutes, to move through this tiny, modern museum. But what a treat. Informative, accessible, even scented with quiet music. Learnt some interesting reflections (rather than just facts) and much greater appreciation of the textiles (replicas) I've been seeing hanging about. Just magical. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yannis g. 3 months ago on Google • 139 reviews New
    Very well organized, and interesting. It replicates the experience of a larger museum fairly well. Not sure how good is the accessibility, as some corridors may be a bit tight for someone on a wheelchair

  • 4/5 Keren Amaya S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely mustering to visit if you're in Panama city. It was free.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon L. 8 months ago on Google
    Free entrance and small, but cute and informative. Cool to dive deeper into the world of the molas and kunas population. Good for understanding the history of panama in general aswell, especially compared with other museums, that one got a great bilingual offer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Franz K. 1 year ago on Google
    Thoughtful and well presented exhibits dedicated to Panama's indigenous Guna people and their mola art. Very friendly and attentive staff. Well worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edgardo, A. 2 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    The collection of the Llopis Foundation contributed more than two thirds of the molas, the private collection of David de Castro with a quarter of them and the rest are from the Alberto Motta Foundation.

  • 5/5 a a. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing, I loved every piece and every corner of this museum. It's fascinating seeing how Panamanian proud of their heritage , the entry if free

  • 5/5 John D. 1 year ago on Google
    A fascinating museum with an exquisite collection, creatively displayed, of molas, traditional fabrics of Panama's indigenous Gunadul community.

  • 5/5 Marc R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful exhibits of Guna, indigenous women's Mola tapestries. Small museum but a definite must to go to.

  • 5/5 DRKx 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely you should take a look to this museum

  • 4/5 Viktors V. 5 months ago on Google
    Small place full of history. Worth to visit!

  • 5/5 Christian H. 5 months ago on Google
    A wonderful, simple, and short cultural lesson of the local indigenous people's textile artwork - if that doesn't sound appealing at a glance, let me assure you that the caliber of this museum can guarantee practically anyone's interest. The experience is short, roughly 45 minutes. it includes a history of the people's (starting slightly pre-colonial) and more primarily their textiles, through which their cosmology and worldview is displayed. Anyone will enjoy the mirror projection portion, which allows one to experientially "step into" the mola. Great for photos, for children, and for any adult who still experiences joy. If you're interested in art, indigenous culture, local history, alternative culture, or if you're planning on visiting San Blas, the North shore, or any of the semi-autonomous lands, I recommend you to spend $0 and ~1 hour exploring this museum.

  • 5/5 Patricia C. 1 year ago on Google
    As a panamanian, I’m excited there are more museums showing our rich heritage. It’s a small museum yet worth it. It is free, and shows the Molas, and it’s also interactive. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Eric I. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great little museum. It does a wonderful job of highlighting the physical manifestation of Guna culture and worldview. The art is beautiful and more varied than I expected. The docents are bilingual and very helpful. It is free and the visit last less than 45 minutes.

  • 5/5 Sue M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely small museum showcasing the beautiful Mola designs of the Yuna Guns people. It is very well laid out ad the staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 Joann K. 8 months ago on Google
    An absolute must-see for a beautiful and fascinating introduction to this centuries-old art of the indigenous Guna women. Inspired by Mother Nature, the Guna women create intricately embroidered cloth with unique patterns and designs, in layers of brightly-colored cloth that is used to make traditional shirts and dresses. Highly recommend a visit! (No entrance ticket needed)

  • 5/5 Richris31 8 months ago on Google
    Highly recommend! 👌🏼 Location was great, establishment was beautiful, lovely and super helpful staff, super interesting info and great setup. It’s a very small museum, you only get 45 mins to get through it but it’s enough. Really cool that it’s free! I would’ve paid to see it, definitely worth it. I didn’t see a gift shop; I think a gift shop in here would be a great source of revenue for them and a nice touch for visitors too.

  • 5/5 Chris T. 9 months ago on Google
    Awesome, one of the best museums I've been to. It's small and short, but packed with information about an amazing culture. It's also free.

  • 5/5 Leslie B. 1 year ago on Google
    A tribute to exquisite fabric art. The origin and meaning of molas are well-explained in this compact, but powerful, museum. Free admission. Don't miss.

  • 5/5 Joe S. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful, well curated museum dedicated to the Mola. A must visit if you're in the area.

  • 5/5 Simone A. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic museum with great art pieces! I would have liked even more historical information about this indigenous group though. Also, no spot for donations or place to drop a few bucks as a thank you.

  • 5/5 Colin S. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Small but well done museum. Informative exhibits that described the rich history of the mola. I especially loved the tour by Bad Bunny.


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