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Antique Book Museum (Museo del Libro Antiguo)

Overview:

The Museo del Libro Antiguo, or Museum of the Antique Book, is a small museum in Antigua, Guatemala that is dedicated to the history and preservation of ancient books. The museum features a collection of rare and valuable books, including religious texts, scientific treatises, and historical documents, many of which date back to the 16th and 17th centuries.

 

Additional Information:

In addition to its impressive collection of books, the museum also features exhibits on the history of printing and bookbinding, as well as the role of books in the development of Guatemalan culture and society.

Entrance Fee:
Q5.00 Nationals & Q30.00 Foreigners
Opening Hours:
Tues-Fri 9am - 4pm
Sat & Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Days Closed:
Monday