MUSEUMS

 

Campeche offers several museums where you can learn about the city?s history and culture. For example, you can learn about the various techniques employed to defend the city from pirate attacks, or you can see objects from the glorious and mysterious Mayan civilization.

 

Museo de la Ciudad (San Carlos Bulwark) ? Located at Calles 63 and 8, at the Circuito Baluartes. This museum has an interesting collection of pre-Hispanic and colonial pieces, including photographs and models related to the historical development of Campeche. Open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 to 8:00, Saturday from 8:00 to 2:00, and Sunday from 9:00 to 1:00.

 

Museo de la Cultura Maya ? Located in the San Miguel Fort, at Av. Escencia. The ten showrooms in this museum exhibit Mayan art found at various archaeological zones in the state of Campeche. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:00 to 8:00.

 

Museo de las Estelas Dr. Roman Piña ? Located on Calle 8, between calles 55 and 57, in the old Baluarte de la Soledad. This museum houses Mayan objects, such as fascinating steles. Open Monday from 8:00 to 2:00 and Tuesday through Sunday from 8:00 to 8:00.

 

Museo Barcos y Armas ? Located on Av. Francisco Morazan, in the Bellavista neighborhood. Installed in the San Jose El Alto Fort, this museums displays models that offer a broad overview of the origins of Campeche. In addition to the interesting pirate stories the museum offers, it has an intriguing collection of paintings and weapons.