Museo Regional de Arqueología de la Democracia, Escuintla, Archaeological art museum in La Democracia, Guatemala
The museum displays a collection of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican artifacts from the Pacific lowlands, with emphasis on Monte Alto culture artifacts.
The museum opened its doors in 1972 following the transformation of a former school building into a cultural institution by Ruben Chevez van Dorne.
The interior walls feature 21 murals painted in 1972 by Guatemalan artist Guillermo Grajeda Mena, depicting regional historical and cultural themes.
Located 92 kilometers from Guatemala City, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with entry fees of Q30 for foreigners.
The museum holds an anthropomorphic sculpture that received recognition through its temporary exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Inception: 1972
GPS coordinates: 14.22976,-90.94771
Latest update: April 21, 2025 08:09
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