MUSEUMS

 

In San Cristobal de las Casas you can visit interesting museums where you?ll see exhibits of regional culture and history.

 

Centro Cultural Museo de los Altos de Chiapas ? Located in the old Convent of Santo Domingo, on Av. 20 de Noviembre. Here you?ll see a series of objects and images that depict the city?s relevant historical aspects. The museum also has a textile and weaving workshop founded by Tzeltal and Tzotzil indigenous people. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00.

 

Museo Na Bolom (Casa del Jaguar) ? Located at 33 Av. Vicente Guerrero, on the corner of Calzada Frans Blom. This museum was founded by famed Danish anthropologist and philanthropist Frans Blom and his wife Gertrude Blom, who left behind a collection of archaeological pieces, crafts and regional Mayan objects. Open daily from 10:00 to 5:00.

 

Museo Sergio Castro e Hijos ? Located at 47 Guadalupe Victoria Street. This museum has an extensive collection of objects and garments related to the textile works of the Tzotziles, Tojolabales and Lacandons. It also house old musical instruments. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00.