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Museum of the City of Merida

Calle 65 at Calle 56, Merida 97000, Mexico
Ranked #26 of 31 attractions in Merida
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Museums
Owner description: Merida's City Museum is located in the renovated Correo (Post Office) building, just next to the city mercado. On the first floor are exhibits about...... more » Owner description: Merida's City Museum is located in the renovated Correo (Post Office) building, just next to the city mercado. On the first floor are exhibits about the many-faceted history of the city of Merida, from its birth as the Mayan city of T'ho, to the Spanish conquest by Francisco Montejo, the henequen boom of the early 20th Century and current renaissance as the center of culture and commerce of the Yucatan Peninsula. « less
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Devon UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

We had the impression that the museum had recently re-located and not all of the areas for exhibits were fully completed. It gave a good insight into the way in which Merida developed through trade, immigration etc and had some nice exhibition pieces. There were dual language information panels for some of the larger exhibits but more would be welcome.... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

If you haven't done your homework about the history of Merida before your trip, make this museum one of your first stops after arriving and getting your bearings. Just a short stroll from the Plaza through busy streets, this free museum gives you a basic history of Merida and its connection to the henequen trade which financed many of the... More

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Valparaiso, Indiana
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

This is located in a very busy marketplace. We were here the 23rd of December and the marketplace was packed. The museum was nice, but most of the explanations of the displays were Spanish. Good place to learn more about this old City. More

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Newark, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2011

Very nice art museum but only if your into art in the modern sence. very Cool!! More

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Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2009

It's worth a visit if you are in Merida for a few days. The building is a rather short walk from the main plaza in the midst of a shopping area used by the locals. It used to be the post office but has been renovated to become a very nice museum. You will learn about the history of this... More

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Merida, Yucatan
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66 reviews 66 reviews
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144 helpful votes 144 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2008
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The City Museum (Calle 65 & 54) is now located in a restored buiding that for almost 100 years served as the main post office. They've done a good job of restoring it, along with the handcrafts market that runs along its side. The walk from the Zocalo to the CM only takes 5-10 mins. There's no on street parking,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 28, 2011
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