Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
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9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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George G
11 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
An amazing collection of artifacts and history here. The museum itself serves almost as a temple to the god of jade described throughout the museum. At the end a store of hand crafted jade items are available - I actually returned to San Cristobal on this trip specifically to buy one such item (well, and the food).
Written April 23, 2023
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pacific_gator
Wenatchee, WA137 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
I was wandering around San Cristobal in the rain looking for some photo-ops and stumbled upon the Museo del Jade and stopped to check it out. What a great little museum and of course, a store where they sell jade... who would've thought? They have some incredible historical pieces going back to the some original civilizations of Centro America and an incredible reproduction of the tomb of Pakal. I love history and this little museum was a gem. The $30 pesos entry fee is worth it.
Written August 31, 2011
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Josue2701
Albuquerque, NM229 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
You can spend an hour here and then go around the corner to the cacao museum. Great info. Mostly replicas. Friendly staff. Very informative just small.
Written January 22, 2020
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Mauro Podda Pani
Assemini, Italy127 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
This museum is not really a museum, but a shop of jade reproduction of maya sculpture. I spent so much money that I am a bit ashamed- I love jade so much....
Written January 12, 2017
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YaabaDaabaDoo
Houston, TX16 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
Most of the pieces on display are copies of originals in other museums. A short lesson on the types of jade is offered. Jade jewelry and art work are for sale.
Written March 23, 2014
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SherryHardage
Los Alamos, NM86 contributions
Apr 2012 • Friends
I've been to this museum four times. If you visit Palenque, you can no longer go inside of Pakal's tomb. Over the years too many footsteps and too many people have caused so much damage they finally shut off the flow. However, in this Jade Musuem there is a replica with vividly painted walls and a dramatic display of what Pakal looked like just before they closed the sarcophagus. Most of the masks, jewelry, and axes are replicas of originals found all over Chiapas in the ruins. They are exquisite and well worth the visit. The stores is also quite lovely with the best of Chiapan jade jewelry.
Written May 31, 2012
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Sandy S
Albuquerque, NM1,035 contributions
Apr 2021
Not only does this private museum instruct the viewer (in Spanish only, by the way) in the different varieties of jade, by detailing this precious stone's uses in Mesoamerica, it also offers a window into pre-Columbian cultures, from before the Olmecs on. except for one piece in its own special case, all the "artifacts" are copies.
Written April 29, 2021
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ShilohinBC
Lower Mainland, BC500 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
This is actually a part of a jewelry shop. The Museum houses a very interesting display of replicas of jade objects found in Mexican archeological sites. There is a booklet that you can use to guide you through the display cases. Very informative as to the origins of each object and where the original is now housed, usually in museums outside of the country. Entry fee of 30 p.
Written December 30, 2019
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estadolaico1957
Guadalajara, Mexico22 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
It is an interesting museum with original pieces that show the use of jade in this Mesoamerican region, in the end it is the store with Jade products, they are not cheap given that Jade is a Jewel. but there are pieces that are accessible and they are also certified with authenticity.
Written June 7, 2019
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travelerd2011
Los Angeles, CA262 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
After you buy your ticket to enter the Jade Museum one of the employees gives you a quick introduction about the museum and the process on how they get the jade. After the introduction you see the museum on your own. They have information on the Aztecs, Olmecs, Toltecs, Mayas. Do not forget to look at the very interesting information on the Maya king Kinish Janaab Pakal. Also pay attention to the sign because there is one room where photography is not allowed. It is not a large museum so you will be out quickly to continue visiting other places in San Cristobal de las Casas.
Written June 3, 2019
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