Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Ateneo de Yucatán MACAY - Fernando García Ponce
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To enter the museum you have to walk through an emblematic passage where we were welcomed with live violin music, which made it even more pleasant. The museum is in an attractive colonial building with a lot of different spaces and a large in door patio, which all carries beautiful artwork of 3 native artist Fernando Garcia Ponce, Fernando Castro Pacheco y Gabriel Ramirez Aznar as well as some other invited artists. Very recommended to get a glance of the local art scene!
jan janse
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Interesting art BUT a very strange young man (~24) followed us around. At first we thought he might just be a guard (though he wasn't acting or wearing anything remotely like one). After he appeared completely uninterested in the art and just kept watching us, we became more suspicious and looked directly at him. He then literally tried to hide behind a pillar. This was pretty nerve-wracking because there's only one guard outside all of the exhibitions and it didn't look like there were cameras around, so it definitely felt a bit unsafe (though I am of athletic build, who knows whether they have a weapon or whether they're of a sound state of mind - guessing no to the latter part!). He then left when another lady arrived and we thought that was the end of it. However, when we left in the direction of the plaza principal, he again continued following us. I immediately stopped dead to see what he would do - he then awkwardly avoided us and continued ahead then sat around the corner in front of the cathedral, glancing our way every so often. There weren't any police around so we just waited there for a bit to see if one would turn up. After ~5 minutes, we still couldn't see one so when a tour bus came, we just decided to jump on it. The bus took a couple of minutes to load up, during which time he just waited and it looked like he was trying to figure out if we were still on the bus/where. I took a couple of photos of him (attached). When we left, he head in the direction of the gallery again. The entire event was very strange and I'm really not sure what to do about it. There is absolutely no doubt that he was watching and following us. I know the museum takes a record of IDs when entering so if you are from the museum, I would implore you to check who entered alone today (17th June 2021) between 3:30pm and 3:45pm (we think he probably left ~3:45-3:50). As I said, he literally took no interest in the art and who's to know what might have happened if we hadn't spotted him and made our getaway. If anyone else has any advice, please let us know. We don't really want to waste the police's time with it now as it could be he just has some mental issues, though the behaviour was very much off and the art gallery should really be aware of this and take measures against this happening in future.
K Chan
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Ha sido muy productiva esta visita al museo, el precio es bajísimo 40 pesos mexicanos si eres nacional, 20 si eres yucateco, beneficios si eres estudiante o docente, 60 si eres extranjero si mal no recuerdo. Llevan un año abiertos después del cierre por pandemia según me informan, actualmente tienen una muestra de litografías muy recomendable, muchos artistas mexicanos con obras estupendas. Y también cuentan con una exposición permanente de grandes personajes como Fernando Castro Pacheco, Vicente Rojo entre otros más. Cuentan con un area de exposición escultórica con piezas que te explotan la cabeza. El recorrido con digestión mental incluida dura aproximadamente una hora y cuarto (depende que tantas obras de arte hayas consumido 😵💫). Están pendientes de abrirse la cafetería y la tienda, pongo 4 estrellas porque falta un poco de mantenimiento en áreas como los sanitarios, aunque están disponibles para usarse con normalidad. Es un buen lugar para dejar el móvil y permitir que la cabeza se enfoque en algo ajeno a ti. Excelente servicio en todo momento por parte del staff por cierto.
Nahim Shah
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Very nice art museum in the very heart of the historical center. Unlike other museums is also open on Monday. Free of charge. The exhibitions change regularly. You might expect to spend an hour there, or more if you are a slow-walker like me. There’s also quite a strong AC, better bring some light sweater.
Barbora Šedivá
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Beautiful museum! It is free to enter, and it wasn't busy at all. The García Ponce exhibits were really nice, I really enjoy his work. I also loved the variety of pieces from other artists, and especially liked seeing a Diego Rivera painting. This is such a great museum, I will definitely be back!
Matthew Ball
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Very nice modern art museum. While party of the building is under renovation the museum IS open, just not easy to find the entrance. It is from the passage with the flower exhibition, and the entrance fee for foreigners is 60 pesos. Very nice to spend half an hour to an hour here.
Csaba Csaki
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Ex Ateneo Peninsular, C. 60 502B-altos, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
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attractions: Museum of the City of Merida, Parque Eulogio Rosado, Museo Casa Montejo, El Zapote gallery, Parque de la Madre, Temple of La Candelaria, Casa del Pueblo, Parque de San Juan, Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG, Hacienda Viva Sotuta de Peón (punto de venta y oficinas), restaurants: Cucu Bistro Centro, Café Boxha, La Reina Itzalana, La Mentecata, Maiz, Canela y Cilantro, El Diezmillo, Las Vigas, Pancho's, Tacos “Javis”, CHOOJ Galería Gastronómica

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