Museo De La Luz Mérida

The Museo de la Luz in Mérida, Yucatán, is a specialized science museum devoted to the many facets of light and its relationship to other natural sciences. An extension of the Universum Museum of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), it gives visitors the chance to explore physical principles, electromagnetic radiation, and optical phenomena through interactive exhibits. The exhibition is divided into six permanent areas, ranging from the basic properties of light to the chemistry of the stars, the perception of color, and the workings of the human eye. A particular focus is placed on the importance of light for life on Earth, especially through photosynthesis as the foundation of the food chain.

The museum's history has been shaped by several moves. It opened in Mexico City in 1996 and was first housed in a former church before relocating in 2011 to the Colegio San Ildefonso in the historic center. After that site closed in 2019, UNAM decided to move the museum to Mérida. The new building, whose construction was marked by delays, officially opened on November 1, 2023. Today, the museum invites you to discover the fascinating world of light in a modern, educational setting in the Yucatán city.