Museum
National Museum of Guatemalan Art
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The National Museum of Guatemalan Art is housed in a beautifully restored former convent in Antigua, offering a rich collection of pre-Columbian and colonial art. Visitors can explore artifacts from ancient Maya civilizations alongside religious paintings and sculptures from the colonial period. The museum's setting itself is a highlight, with cloisters and courtyards that evoke the building's history. It provides a comprehensive look at Guatemala's artistic evolution.
Don't miss
- See pre-Columbian artifacts, including Maya ceramics and jade pieces.
- Admire colonial-era religious paintings and sculptures.
- Wander through the convent's cloisters and courtyards.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Museum of Guatemalan Art
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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