WheeL'ife HolidayMaker: MUSEUM OF ISLAND COZUMEL, MEXICO

Cozumel’s Island Museum offers a geographic view and history of Cozumel in four exhibition rooms. Conceived as an instrument of ecological information and education, it harvests convincing in children and young people on the preservation of equilibrium and its fragile ecosystems.

Room I has an original scale model of the island, which by the press of a button you can find the most relevant sites. It represents a biographical sketch of the origin and geological evolution of the Island. It also has a plate about the most important aspects of flora and fauna in Cozumel’s Island. Room II represents the underwater environment where it shows the development of the fragile ecosystem that is developed around the reefs. It emphasizes on the formation of corals, which are the biggest attraction in Cozumel’s Island.

Room III showcases the Maya legacy the development of different time periods, and rescued objects until today. Cozumel’s Island history clearly includes two well-defined episodes: Maya sanctuary and seat of Ixchel Goddess until the XVI century, and since 1518 when the Spaniard Juan de Grijalva discovers the Island. XVI century ships and Spanish Caravels are represented to scale, in which the conquistadors and pirates crossed the seas.

Room IV is dedicated to the founders of what Cozumel is today. Their efforts and dedication allowed the economic progress and the great tourism destiny of today. “La Casita Maya” (The Small Maya House) is a representation of the way of life and ancient customs, and it is watch over by people from Maya origin. The museum also offers have temporary and permanent expositions by local and international artists.

Cozumel's Culture Scene

History unfolds through Cozumel’s museums and cultural centers where an infusion of contemporary Mayan culture influences the growing art scene. The Museo de Isla Cozumel (Cozumel Island Museum) in downtown San Miguel reveals stories of the past and provides a complete overview (both in English and Spanish) of the island’s anthropology, along with an in-depth examination of the native eco-system. The former luxury hotel offers an ocean view restaurant and various exhibitions.