MUSEUMS
Merida
has many important museums where you
can learn about the history and
the indigenous traditions that have given the
state of Yucatan its own
identity.
Museo Regional de Antropologia de Yucatan - Housed in the lavish rooms
of the Palacio Canton, on the
first floor the exhibits offer
a broad look at the historical
evolution of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Located at Paseo Montejo 485. The Yucatan Regional Museum of Anthropology is open Tuesday
through Saturday from 8:00 to 8:00 and Sunday from
8:00 to 2:00.
Museo de la Cancion
Yucateca ? Located on 57th Street, between 48th and 50th streets. Pictures, portraits, biographies and musical and personal objects of famous Yucatecan
musicians are on display here. Open
Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 to 5:00.
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo
"Ateneo de Yucatan" (Museo Macay) ? This contemporary
art museum displays more than 300 pieces of regional art ranging from
ancient Mayan objects to modern
art. Open Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 to 6:00. Located on 60th and 63rd streets.
