Casa K’ojom

Casa K’ojom is a museum located in Antigua, Guatemala that showcases traditional Mayan music and musical instruments. The museum was founded in 1990 by the Guatemalan musician and ethnomusicologist, Roberto Guzmán.

What Visitors are Saying

Casa K’ojom museum boasts 800+ musical instruments from Guatemala and Latin America, detailing types, history, and Mayan cultural importance. Visitors experience traditional Mayan music and dance through workshops and performances. The museum’s mission is to safeguard Mayan musical heritage, educating about its cultural significance. A gift shop offers Mayan musical instruments, CDs, and souvenirs.

Casa K’ojom has only three Google reviews, with just one providing detailed feedback, so there is not enough information to identify broad visitor trends. The recent reviewer describes it as a small museum focused on traditional instruments and their connections to Mayan culture, with explanations and anecdotes accompanying the collection.

The visit also includes a small cinema showing older videos of traditional dances in which the instruments are used, along with a souvenir shop at the end. The reviewer found the staff friendly and appreciated the number of instruments on display.

The main concerns were practical: the Maps pin was described as poorly marked, access was through Finca La Azotea for an additional Q20, and the reviewer felt that extra charge was not justified. They also noted that some of the lights were not working during their visit. Overall, the limited feedback suggests an interesting cultural stop for people interested in traditional music, but the review sample is too small for broader conclusions.

 

Location & Info

Location
Casa K'ojom Finca La Azotea, Jocotenango
Hours
Tues-Wed 9:30am - 4:30pm / Thurs 8:30am - 4:30pm / Fri 10am- 4:30pm
Sat 10am - 2pm & Sun 10am - 4:30pm
Closed
Monday
Entrance Fee
Nationals: Q15 for a self-guided tour and Q30 for a guided tour Foreigners: $6 for a self-guided tour and $12 for a guided tour

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