All about Museo Palacio de la Musica in Mérida, Mexico
Updated: April 6, 2024
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The Palacio de la Música Museum publicize and preserve popular and traditional Mexican music. Museo Palacio de la Musica in Mérida, Mexico is about 1.5km away from Casa Loltún. It is located in the city center of Mérida. You walk a bit longer, but you can easily get there on foot. The admission fee for foreign adults is about 200MXN. Different prices may apply for residents or children.
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Address:
Palacio de la Música, Calle 58, Parque Santa Lucia, Centro, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexiko
Website:
Category:
Museum
Phone:
+52 999 923 0641
Distance:
1.5km from Casa Loltún
Travel Time:
Within the city
Admission:
Mex$ 200
Price Level:
Mid-range
Since:
June 25, 2018
Google Rating:
Opening Hours:
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Museo Palacio de la Musica
Museo Interactivo del Palacio de la Música (Interactive Museum of the Palace of Music) is part of the National Center for Mexican Music in Mérida, Yucatán and has the mission of promoting and preserving popular and traditional Mexican music.
It is a comparatively newer museum, which opened on June 25, 2018, but the house in which the museum is located was already built in the late 19th century.
Covering an area of around 800 square meters, the museum houses eight interactive rooms in which the musical history of the entire country is presented.
Furthermore there is a concert hall for 450 people and the classrooms where the bachelor's degree program in traditional and popular Mexican music is taught.
The range extends from the pagan music of pre-Hispanic cultures to the popular music of various countries of the Republic. All rooms have different options for playing music and some of the interactions take place via touch screens and headphones.
Educational programs and events
The Music Museum also offers a variety of educational programs for schools and community groups. These programs include workshops, lectures and guided tours aimed at fostering an understanding and appreciation of music.
In addition, the museum regularly organizes events such as concerts, lectures and special exhibitions. You will find more information on a government website of mexico (SIC México), and on the presences of the museum on Facebook und Instagram.
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