I am sure that you are going to enjoy the visit and learn a lot about the way Mayas dress, easy access, located in zone 10 Guatemala City, and is a friendly neiborhood More

This is an excellent museum that focuses on the textiles of Guatemala - the cultural, economic, and technological changes that have shaped the use of fabric in rural and urban settings. The exhibits are well organized and signed in English and Spanish. This is a rather colorful and engaging museum on the grounds of the Universidad Francisco Marroquín. It is... More

The richness of the dying art of Guatemalan textiles. I found it very interesting. More

The museum has a good collection of dress types and colors for both men and women Mayans over a long period of time. It is interesting but not exciting to challenging except for people wanting to become intensely involved in clothing. More

I would not go to Guatemala without a visit to the Museo Ixchel. It is wonderful. I love it and have gone there numerous times and have taken many visitors there. It is in the Campus of the Francisco Marroquin University. It has wonderful exhibits. Wonderful and knowledgeable people who are willing to take care of you and teach you... More

Somewhere near the back of this museum is a collection of about 70 paintings by Carmen Pettersen of men and women in native costumes. She wanted to record these, as an artist, before they became even less commonly worn than they were when she started (in the early 1970's, I believe). These are first rate paintings: expressive as images, and... More

I've been in this country for over 20 years and even being used to seeing Mayans dressed in their 'traje', it was interesting to see the exhibits at this museum. The book shop is well stocked and I bought a couple of books there. If you're going to be in the city, its well worth a visit. More

We loved this museum. It is a little small but extremely interesting. I would recommend watching at least one of the three short films they have there. More

Find Peterson's book on Guatemalan textiles if you can. This Museum has a huipil from every part of the country. So colorful.... More