Parque-Museo La Venta, Archaeological museum park in Villahermosa, Mexico.
The Parque-Museo La Venta exhibits 33 archaeological monuments across 6.8 hectares, featuring altars, steles, and colossal heads from the Olmec civilization.
Established in 1958 after archaeologists Frans Blom and Olivier La Farge discovered ancient remains at La Venta site, leading to preservation efforts of Olmec artifacts.
The museum displays monumental stone sculptures from 1300 to 200 BC, including massive carved heads weighing several tons that represent Olmec rulers.
The park opens daily from 8 AM to 5 PM, offering guided tours, educational programs, workshops, and maintains a collection of 650 regional animal species.
The museum features a permanent exhibition called Memorias del Pasado specifically designed for visitors with visual impairments to experience Olmec heritage.
Location: Villahermosa
Inception: March 4, 1958
Official opening: March 4, 1958
Website: http://iec.tabasco.gob.mx/content/parque-museo-de-la-venta
GPS coordinates: 18.00046,-92.93542
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
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