MUSEUMS at Casa Santo Domingo Antigua
Mar 3, 2022 · The Colonial Museum, the Silver Museum, the Pre-Columbian & Modern Glass Museum, exhibits at the Marco Antonio Quiroa Galleries, and the Archaeology exhibit are part of this spectacular visit, as are two crypts – one complete with a mural painting – and much more.
Museums in Antigua Guatemala - Hotel Museo Casa Santo Domingo
We have six permanent museums and two art galleries with temporary exhibits. Part of the route is outdoors, in summer we suggest wearing sunscreen and hat and in winter bring a parasol. For visits of educational institutions we have special procedures and rates.
Casa Santo Domingo Museums - All You Need to Know BEFORE ... - Tripadvisor
Through the ancient walls, brick archways, old crypts and tile corridors, the treasures of "Casa Santo Domingo" are on display: pre-Columbian Mayan art, ceramics, religious objects, silver and glass wares, old pharmacy articles ... plus paintings, sculptures, colonial furniture and archaelogical findings. Art and history. Unmissable! Enjoy!
Museum walk in Antigua at Casa Santo Domingo - Earth …
Jun 20, 2017 · The Colonial Museum features wood carvings, paintings and sculptures from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. The art was beautiful, and much of it was in Baroque style. My favorite might have been the couple in purgatory. (I started the walk in a bit of a somber mood.)
The Top Museums in Antigua, Guatemala - Culture Trip
Aug 29, 2017 · Casa Santo Domingo is a hotel with its own museum – five museums, in fact. The Archaeology Museum exhibits ceramic and stone objects from the Classic Period (200-900 AD) of Mayan Culture. The Colonial Museum contains paintings, silver pieces and sculptures from the 16th-18th centuries, and the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art showcases a sample of ...
A Brief History Of Casa Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
Sep 5, 2017 · From its origins as a monastery to its present-day role as a hotel and museum discover the fascianting history of Antigua's Casa Santo Domingo.
Antigua Museums (Self Guided), Antigua, Guatemala - GPSmyCity
The Casa Santo Domingo Museum, housed within the ruins of a former monastery, is a gem showcasing an impressive collection of religious artifacts, colonial-era art, and archaeological treasures. For those interested in the allure of precious …
Casa Santo Domingo (Monasterio de Santo Domingo) - What To ... - Viator
See religious artworks and sculptures from the 16th to the 19th centuries at the Colonial Museum; ceramic and stone Maya artifacts at the Archaeology Museum; a replica of a 19th-century apothecary at the Pharmacy Museum; candleholders and other handcrafted items at the Silver Museum; and Maya objects juxtaposed with contemporary glass pieces at ...
Casa Santo Domingo - Global Museum Guide
Discovering Casa Santo Domingo: A Treasure of Archaeology in Antigua Guatemala Casa Santo Domingo is an extraordinary museum located in the heart of Antigua Guatemala. This remarkable site blends history, culture, and art, making it a must-visit destination. The museum primarily focuses on archaeology, showcasing a wealth of knowledge about the …
Casa Santo Domingo - Attractions Antigua
The museum delves into Antigua and Guatemala’s history, colonial era, Mayan civilization, and natural history. Casa Santo Domingo, established by forward-thinking entrepreneurs, transformed a ruined monastery, then a private residence, into …