When it was created

It was created as a convent in 1731. After suffering the earthquakes of 1773, it was moved to the new capital, leaving the building behind. In 2006, with the support of the Republic of China, the upper floor was inaugurated as the Capuchinas Museum.

Historical highlights

The museum has pieces of Colonial and Contemporary Art with an iconography of Catholic religious figures. His exhibited pieces are made of materials such as oil, wood and ceramics.

Exhibitions or events

Inside the museum you can find a variety of exhibits in different areas such as Archeology, Metals and Stone, Colonial Art, The Trinity and the Archangels, The Immaculate Conception and the Jesus Christ Area. In addition, there are the galleries of Santa Clara, Santa Teresa, San Jerónimo and La Recolección.

Curious facts

The upper floor was used for various activities such as coffee drying, the establishment of a dry cleaner’s shop and was even used at some point as a dwelling. The museum has accessibility for its tours and information in Spanish, English and Mandarin. During the year about “xx” people visit it.

Where is

2nd Avenue North, 2nd Street East, La Antigua Guatemala.

Schedules

Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays 09:00 to 18:00

Prices

Q40 per person.