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EL CERRILLO · Jade & Mesoamerican art

Museo Mesoamericano del Jade

Explore the cultural importance of jade through displays associated with Mesoamerican traditions. The museum is linked to a jade craft and jewelry business.

What to discover

Displays include themed rooms and reproductions, including a presentation associated with Pakal’s tomb. Ask which pieces are reproductions and which spaces are currently accessible.

A look at the museum

Photographs document earlier visits; displays and entrances can change. Open an image to see it in full.

Historical museum photograph; confirm the current entrance.
Historical museum photograph; confirm the current entrance.
AlejandroLinaresGarcia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP
Historical museum photograph; confirm the current entrance.
Historical museum photograph; confirm the current entrance.
AlejandroLinaresGarcia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP

Location & directions

Comitán 43B, Barrio de El Cerillito — confirm entrance · San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, México

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Location uses the museum name and published address. Confirm the current entrance, especially where other sources list different addresses.

Before your visit

Ask the museum about current exhibitions, photography and access needs. Archival images do not guarantee today’s displays, and an attractive historic building does not establish step-free access.

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