Casa de Montejo is a historic house and museum on the south side of Plaza Grande in central Mérida, Yucatán. Its carved facade and furnished rooms offer a look at the house’s history and domestic interiors.
- Location: South side of Plaza Grande, Mérida.
- House dates: Built between 1542 and 1549.
- Admission: Free.
- Regular hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00–18:00; Sunday, 10:00–14:00.
Casa de Montejo and its historic facade
The facade of Museo Casa Montejo marks one of the four plots surrounding Plaza Grande. Banamex describes the house as the only example of a Renaissance-style civil house in Mexico.
Francisco de Montejo, conqueror of Yucatán, ordered its construction between 1542 and 1549. The house later opened to the public as Casa de Cultura Banamex in 2010.
What visitors can see inside
The museum’s permanent rooms recreate historic domestic interiors, alongside spaces for exhibitions and other activities.
Mexico’s Secretaría de Cultura describes four permanent rooms: a study-library, sitting room, bedroom and dining room. Their furnishings represent the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum also has three rooms for temporary exhibitions, mediation and multipurpose rooms, and a shop-bookstore.
How do you plan a visit around Plaza Grande?
Casa de Montejo sits on Plaza Grande, so you can pair a museum visit with time around the square and its surrounding historic buildings. For another way to explore the city, see Mérida markets near Hotel Santa Ana.
The official museum page gives visiting hours of Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00–18:00, and Sunday, 10:00–14:00; admission is free. Free general-public guided tours run Tuesday–Saturday at 11:00, 13:00 and 17:00, and Sunday at 11:00 and 13:00. Hours and tour schedules can change, so check the official site before you go.
For a broader walking itinerary through the city, a one-day walk around Mérida includes Casa de Montejo’s historic-centre setting.
Casa de Montejo in Mérida
Casa de Montejo’s position on Plaza Grande makes the museum easy to include in a walk through Mérida’s central historic district.
FAQs
Where is Casa de Montejo?
It is at Calle 63 No. 506, Colonia Centro, Mérida, Yucatán, on the south side of Plaza Grande.
Is admission to Casa de Montejo free?
Yes. Admission is free.
When can you visit Casa de Montejo?
Regular visiting hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00–18:00, and Sunday, 10:00–14:00. Check the official site before going in case schedules change.