Holy Week Museum
About This Museum
You won't believe this, but some of the religious statues in here are so revered they're the actual ones paraded through the streets during Antigua's famous Holy Week processions. Walking into this museum feels like stepping behind the scenes of one of the world's most spectacular festivals. The air is thick with the scent of incense and old wood, and you're surrounded by an almost overwhelming display of devotion and artistry. It’s a powerful, intimate look at a tradition that defines this city.
Collection Highlights
The main draws are the immense, beautifully carved wooden floats (andas) and the intricate purple robes (cucuruchos) worn by penitents. Don't miss the incredibly detailed alfombras—colorful sawdust carpets—preserved in photographs, showing the ephemeral art made for the processions to walk over.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on 4a Calle Poniente in Antigua—easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Definitely worth popping in for an hour to get a deeper understanding of what all the Easter week fuss is about.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic, single-story Antigua building with a sturdy, unassuming facade of weathered stucco and a heavy wooden door that opens into a series of cool, quiet rooms centered around a tranquil courtyard.
Contact & Location
Address: 4a Calle Poniente, Santa Ana, San Bartolomé Becerra, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, 10101, Guatemala
Phone: +502 5315 1279
