Dr. David J. Guzmán National Museum

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Dr. David J. Guzmán National Museum, Archaeological museum in downtown San Salvador, El Salvador.

The National Museum spreads across five exhibition halls displaying archaeological artifacts, historical documents, and anthropological collections from El Salvador's past.

The institution opened its doors in 1883 under the direction of David J. Guzmán, who donated substantial collections of Olmec and Maya artifacts.

The entrance features a large mural by Antonio Barilla depicting El Salvador's societal development through different historical periods.

The museum maintains a specialized library containing extensive documentation about Salvadoran history, available for researchers and academic studies.

Museum collections include mastodon fossils discovered in 1875 at Los Frailes River by David J. Guzmán and Darío González.

Location: San Salvador

Address: Av. De La Revolucion, San Salvador

Phone: +50322433750

Website: https://cultura.gob.sv/marco-institucional/direccion-nacional-de-museos-y-salas-de-exposicion/museo-nacional-de-antropologia-muna

GPS coordinates: 13.68714,-89.23875

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:06

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Architectural, natural, and historical sites in El Salvador including its volcanoes, lakes, Mayan sites, and colonial towns. The country features pre-Columbian temples like Tazumal and Joya de Cerén, natural areas such as Los Volcanes National Park and Lake Coatepeque, beaches along the Pacific coast like El Tunco, as well as historical urban centers such as San Salvador and Suchitoto. Visitors can explore waterfalls, hot springs, museums, and religious buildings scattered across the region.

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