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Museo de Arte Popular

Calle 50-A #507, Merida, Mexico
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Ranked #18 of 31 attractions in Merida
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Cape Canaveral, Florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Small, but worthwhile”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

If you have a short time to kill the Art Museum is worth a visit. It is free and located near the Tourism Office near Independence Plaza. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A must see museum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
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This small folk art museum in an old refurbished mansion is a must see. What a gem! Folk art and crafts from many different states in Mexico, nicely displayed is a definite must while visiting Merida. More

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Washington DC
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Small wonderful and different”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

We love the high quality and inventiveness of Mexican handicrafts. This is a relatively new museum in a lovely old house. You can visit it in an hour or two easily, and you will see a good collection of crafts from all over Mexico. Full of color and art. And there are jaguars in the bathroom here! Do not go... More

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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Beautiful museum; don't miss it.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

This museum of folk art is located in a beautiful old house in the Mejorado neighborhood---a short walk from the main square. The museum is excellent. Small enough so that you are not exhausted. But the quality is excellent. The people who run it are so kind. The museum shop is excellent (although it was closed for inventory the last... More

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San Felipe del Agua, Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Excelente Coleccion”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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