Departments
Guided Tours for Schools and Universities
Guided Tours for Schools and Universities
Groups of schoolchildren and university students are guided through the various spaces of the Museum, to improve their understanding of the exhibits and activities that are offered. Through education, Maya weavings, their techniques, use and cultural background are better grasped by children and adolescents.
The tour also includes a presentation of one of the three videos available in the Museum. The tour takes approximately an hour, although it can take longer, depending of the curiosity of the children and there desire to learn more about the display.
In an effort to make sure the goals of the visit are met, the Education Department can tailor the visit according to the knowledge and interest level of the group.
You can also add a workshop to your visit!
Groups of schoolchildren and university students are guided through the various spaces of the Museum, to improve their understanding of the exhibits and activities that are offered. Through education, Maya weavings, their techniques, use and cultural background are better grasped by children and adolescents.
The tour also includes a presentation of one of the three videos available in the Museum. The tour takes approximately an hour, although it can take longer, depending of the curiosity of the children and there desire to learn more about the display.
In an effort to make sure the goals of the visit are met, the Education Department can tailor the visit according to the knowledge and interest level of the group.
You can also add a workshop to your visit!
Guided tour with workshop: weaving in paper
This option includes a guided tour through the exhibits, a choice of viewing one to three videos selected by the group, and the weaving workshop. Each participant makes a placemat or a picture woven with strips of paper, according to age and dexterity. The workshop is designed for all ages. Materials are included.
Donation: Q. 35.00 per participant
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Teachers can accompany the group for free
This option includes a guided tour through the exhibits, a choice of viewing one to three videos selected by the group, and the weaving workshop. Each participant makes a placemat or a picture woven with strips of paper, according to age and dexterity. The workshop is designed for all ages. Materials are included.
Donation: Q. 35.00 per participant
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Teachers can accompany the group for free
Guided tour with workshop: art
This includes a guided tour through the exhibits, one to three videos selected by the group, and the art workshop. Here, reproductions of textile designs are executed in tempera, finger paint, or pastels, according to the age of the participants. Materials are included.
Donation: Q. 35.00 per participant
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Teachers can accompany the group for free
This includes a guided tour through the exhibits, one to three videos selected by the group, and the art workshop. Here, reproductions of textile designs are executed in tempera, finger paint, or pastels, according to the age of the participants. Materials are included.
Donation: Q. 35.00 per participant
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Teachers can accompany the group for free
Guided tour with workshop: bracelets
A guided tour through the exhibits, one to three videos selected by the group, and the bracelet workshop. Each participant weaves a bracelet with different colored threads. Materials are included. Ages 10 and up.
Donation: Q. 35.00 per participant
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Teachers can accompany the group for free
A guided tour through the exhibits, one to three videos selected by the group, and the bracelet workshop. Each participant weaves a bracelet with different colored threads. Materials are included. Ages 10 and up.
Donation: Q. 35.00 per participant
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Teachers can accompany the group for free
Guided tour with any workshop from the above and an activity book
A guided tour through the exhibits, one to three videos selected by the group, participation in a workshop of the group’s choice, and an activity book to be used in the classroom under the guidance of a teacher, or at home.
Donation: Q. 50.00 per participant
Teachers can accompany the group for free
A guided tour through the exhibits, one to three videos selected by the group, participation in a workshop of the group’s choice, and an activity book to be used in the classroom under the guidance of a teacher, or at home.
Donation: Q. 50.00 per participant
Teachers can accompany the group for free
Guided tour with workshop: fiber
A guided tour through the exhibits, one to three videos of the group’s choice, and the fiber workshop. Weavings made of different fibers (cotton, rayon, wool) are analyzed. Fibers used in the Maya textile tradition are emphasized. Materials are included. For groups only, with a maximum of 25 participants. Ages 12 and up.
Donation: Q20.00 per participant
Approximate Time: 3 hours.
Teachers can accompany the group for free
A guided tour through the exhibits, one to three videos of the group’s choice, and the fiber workshop. Weavings made of different fibers (cotton, rayon, wool) are analyzed. Fibers used in the Maya textile tradition are emphasized. Materials are included. For groups only, with a maximum of 25 participants. Ages 12 and up.
Donation: Q20.00 per participant
Approximate Time: 3 hours.
Teachers can accompany the group for free
Guided Tours for Schools and Universities
Public Schools Q5.00 per student
Private Schools Q10 per student
Universities Q15 per student
Public Schools Q5.00 per student
Private Schools Q10 per student
Universities Q15 per student
Make your appointment as soon as possible!
Please contact us at edu.museoixchel@gmail.com or by phone at (502) 23618081-82
Please contact us at edu.museoixchel@gmail.com or by phone at (502) 23618081-82
In addition the Museum offers to the schools or universities that desire a snack that includes: a sandwich, chips or similar, dessert and juice. If you wish to include this service in your visit please contact us in order to obtain more information
The Museum has also taken into account the importance of teaching about social responsibility. This is why it has created the project: “Ayúdame a tejer mi Educación” /“Help Me Weave My Education” (LINK CON PROYECTO en RELATED PROJECTS). This project consists in private schools donating funds so that children from these schools can sponsor children from public school so that they can have the opportunity to “weave their education”. This collaboration helps to expand the knowledge of our rich culture to all Guatemalan children in an interactive and fun way outside the class rooms. If you wish to help our children with this project, please contact us in order to receive more information.
The Museum has also taken into account the importance of teaching about social responsibility. This is why it has created the project: “Ayúdame a tejer mi Educación” /“Help Me Weave My Education” (LINK CON PROYECTO en RELATED PROJECTS). This project consists in private schools donating funds so that children from these schools can sponsor children from public school so that they can have the opportunity to “weave their education”. This collaboration helps to expand the knowledge of our rich culture to all Guatemalan children in an interactive and fun way outside the class rooms. If you wish to help our children with this project, please contact us in order to receive more information.
* Visits to workshops lasts 1.5 – 2 hours / art workshop only lasts 2 hours.
