Discover the New Museum and Cultural Center in Puerto Morelos!

There’s a brand new place to visit in Puerto Morelos, and it’s super cool. It’s called the Museum and Cultural Center of Puerto Morelos, and it just opened last week. It might not be as famous nor extensive as the MoMA or the Walker Art Center, but for a small town like Puerto Morelos, it’s really awesome!
Let us tell you all about it!

The Story of Puerto Morelos

A long time ago, Puerto Morelos was just a small fishing village and a place where people collected chicle (the tree sap they used to make chewing gum). Now, it’s a popular tourist spot that people from all over the world come to visit. These murals show how the town changed over time.

As you go up to the second floor of the museum, you’ll see lots of murals that tell the story of Puerto Morelos.
1898 from Punto Corcho to Puerto Morelos
Boom of the Chiclera industry
Agricultural Development
1936 the name Puerto Morelos was officially established
1998 the official “Reef Park” was created
2024 Puerto Morelos became part of the Maya Train route

Each mural has descriptions in both Spanish and English, so everyone can understand them and learn about the history of Puerto Morelos.

Always Something New

On the second floor of the Museum is a Exhibition Hall. The museum will change its exhibitions every three to four months. That means there will always be something new to see each time you visit.
How cool is that?
Currently they feature paintings of Maya Art and we will tell you all about it in one of our next blogs.
So make sure that you bookmark this page and check back frequently.

Good to Know

The best part? – It’s free to get in!
Whether you’re a local or a tourist, you can visit the museum without spending any money. It’s open every day from 9 AM to 8 PM, so you have plenty of time to explore. It is located in the town center and you can’t miss it.