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Pre-Columbian Packages

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'Pre-Columbian Packages' is a guided tour of the Museum's eight galleries. The journey starts with the history of the primitive Maya and ends in the Colonial period. You will learn about the fragments and replicas of the excavation and work on them in the workshop. Play a Maya potter—create your own clay vessel. And yes, take them home too!

Museo Popol Vuh

Venue: Museo Popol Vuh

Museum dedictaed to the Mayans

6 calle Final zona 10
Universidad Francisco Marroquín
Ciudad de Guatemala,
01010

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Phone: +502 2361 2311
Fax: +502 2361 2311
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This museum displays a collection of highly artistic, historical and scientific value, that includes archeological objects from Central America and colonial art. It shows the development of Guatemalan culture throughout the years. It offers special guided tours for children and a workshop of colonial silverware for youngsters. The shop, located in the reception area, stocks books, magazines, posters, calendars and paintings, all related to the Mayan culture from the pre-Hispanic and colonial period. They also stock folk, marimba and classical music CDs, as well as videos and maps of Guatemala. Admission: adults GTQ20; children from 2 to 12 years old, GTQ6 and students with identification, GTQ8. To take pictures (without flash) or videos, you are required to pay GTQ15 and GTQ25 respectively.

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Pre-Columbian Packages
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
'Pre-Columbian Packages' is a guided tour of the Museum's eight galleries. The journey starts with the history of the primitive Maya and ends in the Colonial period. You will learn about the fragments and replicas of the excavation and work on them in the workshop. Play a Maya potter—create your own clay vessel. And yes, take them home too!


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