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Gran Museo del Mundo Maya

Opened in 2012 and located in a building clearly inspired by the Beijing National Stadium (aka 'Bird's Nest'), the museum has a large permanent collection of Mayan artifacts as well as a number of interactive exhibits.

Address: Calle 60 Norte No 299 E
Getting there: Unidad Revolución Cordemex
Hours: Wed-Mon 08:00-17:00
Price: M$150 (foreign nationals), M$100 (Mexicans/residents), M$25 (children/students/seniors)
Website: granmuseodelmundomaya.com.mx (opens in a new tab)

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