Museo Regional de Antropología, Palacio Cantón

Very well worth the time. It’s informative, comfortable, and well laid out. Some plaques are in english but most are in spanish with a QRCode to read in english. The collection is lovely and we learned about Mérida as well as the mansion that houses the museum. It was a lovely walk from our motel and we enjoyed it very much.

Last minute visit I'm pretty burned out from visiting 8 archeological parks. I have over 80 photos. Go there you won't be disappointed

November 2025. Smaller but definitely much more interesting than the Gran Mayan Museum on Merida's outskirts. Ground floor showcases items such as Mayan pottery,masks,statues and wood/incense burners from local areas,extending to the upper floor which is hosting a temporary collection too (now "Hijos de Diòs/Children of God",an interesting view on modern Yucatan's religious plurality.

Great museum in an unbelievable old mansion. Many Mayan artifacts. Well worth the small price of admission. So many great displays. The building alone is worth seeing!

Amazing experience and very pretty building. There are QR codes that guests can scan for the English language option. Apparently, some displays are switched out from time to time, so you can see different artifacts and collections tickets are cheap, and if you have a resident card, they are even cheaper.

A beautiful building. We'll maintained. Interesting Mayan artifacts and information on the Mayan culture. Staff was very helpful. Suggest a walk around the area for the beautiful architectural designs.

Overall - a good place to learn a little about the past and the present of the region. The way the English translation works is not the most convenient, but functional, I guess. The experience is short, yet fulfilling and the place itself is stunning!

Loved exploring this musuem and learning about the history of Merida and the Yucatan area. The signs have QR codes that pull the English version of the description cards. Great way to spend 1-2 hours in air conditioned comfort.

**English:** The Museo Regional de Antropología offers a fascinating journey into the rich cultural heritage and history of the region. Located in a stunning historic building, the museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts that provide insight into the lives and traditions of indigenous groups. The exhibits are well-curated and informative, making it a great educational experience for visitors of all ages. As a resident of Mexico, you'll find that admission is more affordable here compared to non-residents, so be sure to bring your ID to take advantage of the reduced rates, just as you might at other museums. Whether you're a history buff, a culture enthusiast, or just looking for a meaningful way to spend your day, the Museo Regional de Antropología is definitely worth a visit. **Spanish:** El Museo Regional de Antropología ofrece un fascinante viaje a través del rico patrimonio cultural e histórico de la región. Ubicado en un impresionante edificio histórico, el museo alberga una impresionante colección de artefactos que proporcionan una visión de la vida y las tradiciones de los grupos indígenas. Las exposiciones están bien curadas e informativas, lo que lo convierte en una gran experiencia educativa para visitantes de todas las edades. Como residente de México, encontrarás que la entrada es más económica aquí en comparación con los no residentes, así que asegúrate de traer tu identificación para aprovechar las tarifas reducidas, al igual que podrías hacer en otros museos. Ya seas un aficionado a la historia, un entusiasta de la cultura o simplemente busques una forma significativa de pasar el día, el Museo Regional de Antropología definitivamente vale la pena visitar.

Beautiful facility with some interesting exhibits. Be prepared to use your phone to translate exhibit explanations because almost everything is in Spanish only. Nonetheless, if you love history or archeology, this is a must see museum in Merida. At times the museum allows private events, and we were able to attend a reception during a private event. We enjoyed live classical music while we sipped wine on the upper terrace on a beautiful February evening. If you are able to attend a private event at the museum, do so! Overall cleanliness: excellent Bathroom cleanliness: above average

Nice interior and exterior building if you have time. It's right off of Pasaje Montejo, the popular busy street they shut down for bik riders on Sunday, which is tons of fun!!! This mueseum itself is okay, and you'd find way more at the Mayan World Mueseum, but the building is cool!

The place itself is beautiful-the architect is magnificent and something to explore- The actual exhibition is minimal but with a great overview of the Mayan Civilization- The entire museum with admiration to the artifacts and reading every descriptors takes about 30 minutes- but again, being inside is a glimpse of the upper class living that resided centuries again- Don't skip out even if they continue to downsize the exhibit- still houses interesting pieces and photo opportunities!!

I was delighted to discover this small museum near Centro Merida. Housed in an elegant mansion, the museum focuses on art, archaeology and anthropology of Mexico's many regions. Two exhibitions were presented; one on archaeology of Chupicuaro excavated in 1946 and representative of very early agrarian culture, and one featuring contemporary still life photography of Vera Mercer. The Mercer exhibition spoke for itself; the Chupicuaro exhibition included a QR code to and English-language exhibition guide. It is really a must-see museum, small-scale, but rich in information.

Beautiful building housing a small but well-designed museum featuring Mayan artifacts from many of the archaeological sites around the peninsula on the first floor and art representing Mayan culture and images on the second. If it is still there during your visit, take some time to sit and watch the film clips from different movies featuring the different ruins.

This is apparently the former location of the Anthropology Museum, which has now been moved to a larger modern building. We were unaware of this until after we paid and entered the museum. That was annoying that we weren't told this. The building itself is beautiful and the walk down Paseo de Montejo alone is worth a stroll to take in all the post colonial era mansions. But unless you are interested in a specific exhibit on whatever they are showing, then you'll be disappointed and potentially find it a waste of time.

If you don't have a lot of time to spend at the large Mayan museum just out of town, come here for a really wonderful mini tour of the Mayan history, as well as walking through a gorgeous mansion where you can admire the architectural components. I wasn't feeling great on day 3 of our Merida trip after twisting my ankle on day 1. We wanted to stay close since I was tiring so easily. But this museum was a win-win since we both got a mini glimpse of Mayan history after walking 5 miles around Chichen Itza the day before. Plus I adore architecture and this palace doesn't disappoint. I felt that this museum was just wonderful. However, in order to take it to the next level and make it more tourist friendly, they need to translate the displays into other languages. I'm not saying that as a close minded American, but English is the universal language well understood and spoken by Europeans. Countries such as France or England are successful tourism destinations because they understand the need to cater to many languages. My understanding of written Spanish is pretty good to get an understanding of what the displays were saying, and I'd love for ALL visitors to be able to appreciate the artifacts they are seeing.

Really loved the mask exhibit! A small museum but definitely worth the visit. The structure of the building and the craftsman ship alone are worth checking out. Nice experience!

In two separate occasions I left the museum. The place is absolutely empty and they should be happy to receive people in a museum. First occasion they insisted on taking my handbag from me when it's a small 8 inch. I explained I could not leave my personal Belongings and money behind, after rude answering I left. On a second visit a Month later the same man at the front desk asked for my student ID , refused it and said only Mexican ID can be used. I'm a Mexican National it's a lie! He insisted it says everywhere I said show me where this is stated and he said "I say so" left again. Rude! and not trustworthy. Culture should not be in hands of people like this. Because of people like this our country looks bad!