Museums

Explore the main nave of the temple, adorned with a modern altarpiece composition. Excavations have uncovered the grey stone table of the altar, running alongside the main altar. Additionally, discover the main cloister, a replica of the original fountain, the cemetery, and the crypts, including the Calvary crypt featuring a remarkably preserved 17th-century altarpiece.

Immerse yourself in a collection of cultural heritage pieces from Guatemala spanning the 16th to early 19th centuries. Marvel at religious paintings, archangels, saints, virgins, cherubs, and animas among other artful representations.

Witness the harmonious contrast between glass sculptures and exquisite pre-Hispanic clay and stone pieces, showcasing the differences and similarities between ancient and contemporary art.

Delve into an assortment of pottery and stone objects primarily from the Maya culture's classical period (200-900 AD). Admire female figures, vases, plates, bowls, funerary urns, censers, axes, and ceremonial yokes.

Step into a spacious enclosure housing temporary exhibitions that span three to six months, featuring artworks by renowned national and international artists.

Enter a room filled with silver objects dating back to the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, predominantly used for liturgical purposes. Marvel at votive lamps, candelabras, altar pieces, censers, monstrances, and iconography of saints.

Explore a collection of objects and furniture used in 19th-century Guatemalan pharmacies, offering insights into the historical pharmaceutical practices of the time.

Explore the ground floor of the Chapel Santo Hermano Pedro de Betancourt, which replicates the original sacristy where Pope John Paul II was hosted during his last visit to Guatemala. Marvel at the preserved furnishings and decorative objects used during the memorable occasion.

Immerse yourself in a biographical museum showcasing personal belongings of the Nobel Prize-winning author. Admire a beautiful garden display featuring a bust of the writer created by Manolo Gallardo.

Discover a biographical museum that houses personal items of the esteemed Master, along with an impressive collection of prizes, trophies, and diplomas awarded by various Guatemalan institutions. Engage with the artist's life journey through displayed photographs from childhood to adulthood.

Experience ample exhibition spaces within the museum, providing a platform for both national and foreign artists to showcase their latest works in temporary exhibits that last from three to six months.

Catholic church for Eucharistic celebrations.