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Visiting
the Island Museum is mandatory when you go to downtown Cozumel. The
museum is located on Rafael E. Melgar Ave. between 8th and 10th St.
The
museum provides information on Cozumel natural and cultural history. The
museum is clean, the exhibitions are well set, and is air-conditioned to
make your visit more pleasant.
The
Island Museum also has a public library, an auditorium, a bookstore and
a couple of handicrafts stores.. On the terrace of the museum's top
floor there is a restaurant and coffee shop with a beautiful view of the
Caribbean Sea.
The
museum is well integrated with the community. Year round the museum
coordinates activities with local schools. The museum also bring
temporary exhibitions and host cultural events.
The
museum is managed by the Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation. The fee
you pay is used to preserve Cozumel history and support the cultural
activities and research done by the foundation.
The
house where the museum is located is also of historic importance to
Cozumel. The construction was the first hotel on the island.
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