The National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology (MUNAE) is a Guatemalan institution for the preservation and exhibition of relics and archaeological and ethnological, belonging to the cultural and historical heritage of Guatemala artifacts.
It is also a national museum dedicated to the investigation of the important Mesoamerican cultural heritage of this nation.
It has approximately 3000 square meters of exhibition space and about 1,500 m² for restoration and research of the pieces that make up its various collections. The MUNAE houses a collection of about 20,000 archaeological artifacts and ethnological 5,000 pieces.
Building
The building of the museum is part of the museum complex in the area 13 in the city of Guatemala. This complex was built during the government of General Jorge Ubico (1930-1944). It was created as a cultural complex where he was held until 1944, the National Fair of November. It was declared a cultural heritage in August 1998.
The National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology has a valuable collection of archaeological objects excavated by archaeologists in excavations Guatemalan soil, coordinated by the National Institute of Anthropology and History. It also contains collections of ethnological objects and ceremonial clothing and daily use of colonial and contemporary times.
The distinguished collections are integrated in ceramic, stone, shell, bone and jade, prehispanic and fabric. In addition, the collection also includes crafts, painting and photographs objects.
Mission
Collect, research, preserve, restore, exhibit and disseminate the archaeological and ethnological heritage of Guatemalans.
View
To be the leading public institution in promoting cultural aspects for use in the education and recreation of the public at large through a high quality display well-planned, organized and mounted, using the basic concepts of museology and museum in order to convey a full experience.
