Museo Regional de Antropología Carlos Pellicer Cámara
A state anthropology museum on the banks of the Grijalva River, with systematic displays of Olmec and Maya artifacts.
The museum stands on the banks of the Grijalva River in the CICOM cultural complex. It is based on Carlos Pellicer's private collection and displays artifacts from Tabasco and the Gulf Coast of Mexico, arranged chronologically from prehistory to the colonial period. These include Olmec jade and small stone sculptures, incised bricks and clay figurines from Comalcalco, Maya painted pottery and incense burners, and exhibits from other Mesoamerican cultures. The displays have been renovated and feature bilingual Spanish and English labels. Admission is about 60 pesos. The museum is closed on Mondays. Allow about 1.5 hours for a visit. It is about 20 minutes on foot along the river from the city centre.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00, closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Catedral del Señor de Tabasco
- Parque Tomás Garrido Canabal & Laguna de las Ilusiones
- Parque-Museo La Venta
- Yumká
- Comalcalco
- Hacienda Cacaotera La Luz
- Grutas de Coconá
- Tapijulapa