Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá
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| Established | February 28, 2024 |
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| Location | Tinum Municipality, Yucatán, Mexico |
| Type | Archaeological museum |
| Collection size | Over 1,000 pieces (400 originals and replicas) |
| Director | María Guadalupe Espinosa Rodríguez[1] |
| Website | https://sic.cultura.gob.mx/ficha.php?table=museo&table_id=2422 |
The Great Museum of Chichén Itzá (Spanish: Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá) is an archaeological museum located near the town of Pisté, in the municipality of Tinum, Yucatán, Mexico. Inaugurated on February 28, 2024,[2] the museum houses a collection of over 1,000 pieces, including 400 original artifacts donated by the Regional Museum of Anthropology of Yucatán, the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya in Mérida, and materials recovered during archaeological salvage work carried out during the construction of the Maya Train.
The museum offers an immersive experience into the history of Chichén Itzá, one of the most important cities of the Maya civilization. Through more than 540 archaeological pieces and lots, visitors can explore the development of this city,[3] which controlled the northern Yucatán Peninsula for over 300 years. Among the highlights are replicas of the hidden substructure beneath "El Castillo" and various sculptures of Chac Mool.[citation needed]
The museum is part of the Visitor Attention Center (Catvi), built in the context of the Maya Train project. It covers an area of 3,400 square meters, housing exhibition halls, spaces for cultural activities, workshops, conferences, and a gastronomic center promoting local cuisine, where the Mayan language is spoken with the support of a linguist.[citation needed]
