Although Frida did not live here, I loved what they did at this museum. It was a great change of…read morepace from the beach and sun and a cultural experience. My favorite part was the tour conducted by Melissa who happens to also be a great artist herself. She did an amazing job of engaging us in a historical perspective of Frida, her works and her life. She made history come to life. People who did not do the tour rushed through the exhibits and left quickly. Instead, we had a tour that lasted about 1 hour followed by time on our own to revisit or explore parts that we did not stop at during the tour. This is not Casa Azul in Mexico City but it was worth my time and money.

Feels like a bit of a money grab as there isn't any original of her artwork and it's all prints…read more You can probably tour the place by yourself within half an hour but the staff there will recommend you to go with one of their tours where you'd be reminded about tipping the staff multiple times. If you really lack a place to check out in PDC, by all means come here. But I wouldn't have gone had I read some of the reviews here.

This is such a belated review. I went TWO years ago! I walked up, and they didn't have someone on…read morestaff who could take my pictures for me, so I had to come back when there was someone, since I was alone. I had some beach time, then came back. I had an Excellent experience with Ellie. I thought the illusions were so much fun! The cake was incredible; it was definitely one of my favorite parts of the exhibit. This is especially good for people who like to pose for pictures or those of us who like to challenge ourselves to like the process. We (the photographer and I) had the entire place to ourselves, so we took a stroll around. I could see that if there were more people, we'd have to be strategic about where to start. It's a good time if you're in Playa and want to spend a little time in a museum.

We had the most fantastic time touring the 3D Museum of Wonder!…read more We did have a bit of a challenge to find it, tucked away was the entrance. Once inside we paid at a tiny kiosk then they takes you to the entrance. Once inside the museum you wait in a theatre for your guide collect you and to explain the art and take pictures for you. You will be given special sockets to wear as to not damage the art on the floor. The museum takes the top floor of the building. Amazing what you see through the lens of your camera. The building use to be a cinema and has been converted to a museum, Well worth a visit. The artist use to live in Playa Del Carmen, now lives in Italy. It's hard to explain it's a must see on your bucket list. To see the illusions through the lens of your camera or smartphone. We were there when the museum first opened so we had the whole place to ourselves.

Is this review going to post? This art gallery is great! There are several features artists working…read moreout of multiple mediums. The woman who runs it is very helpful.

A "must see" if you find yourself in Playa del Carmen. We…read morehad a few hours to sight-see on the island and we found this little gem of a Gallery in a shady alleyway courtyard. The staff were very professional and helpful. I loved one painting so much and was allowed to take a photo. Well after we left, I could not get this painting out of my mind. I lost the card she gave me, but easily found them on Facebook. We communicated via FB Messenger and a few weeks later our painting arrived. Could not ask for better.

Mayan ruins on the Cancun Hotel Strip! Muy authentico!…read more This place is pretty sweet. It's a cool building, with cool architecture, but not too terribly practical. You have to get all the way to the top floor to see the exhibits. At the ticket booth reads a sign, "The galleries are hot. We have no air condition. No refunds." They were right. The gallery is up on the third floor. No, the elevator didn't work. Instead they had a corkscrew ramp that sent me going round and round and round in circles to get to the hot gallery at the top. The gallery was pretty small, with some pretty cool artifacts, and a human skull, with some awesome carvings, and some jewelry. All Mayan. So cool. There's also a temporary exhibit that had portraits of working Mexicans posing in the photos with the tools of their trades. Outside, is a super fun nature walk along an improved trail that takes you past several small ruins (one with painting still in the interior). The path terminates at a half pyramid that you can walk around, but not up. There's a small bookstore that seems lacking at the exit. It's a fun, fairly inexpensive way to get some art and culture on your trip to Cancun, to get to see ruins without having to go way out into the jungle is pretty special.

Great cheap and easy activity to do after lunch when it's super hot and bright…read more We came here one afternoon to get a break from the mid-day heat and sun. It was a nice and easy visit. This is in the hotel zone. Our 7 year old kid enjoyed walking through the outdoor part through the jungle (searching for iguanas). It was nice and shady and peaceful. The indoor part was fine. This is a great cheap and easy activity to do after lunch when it's super hot and bright, to stay out of the sun! We could have taken a bus for 12 pesos or $1 USD from our hotel, but we didn't realize.

Decent snorkeling experience, but generally, the entire trip was lackluster: the guides didn't…read morepoint anything out, they shared no stories or history, and didn't point out any specific fish or coral. We mostly swam behind them and it was very clear that they were bored.

Underwater art museum! This is about the most inconveniently…read morelocated art museum I've ever been to. The only parking is thirty minutes away by boat. You gotta dive thirty feet underwater to see any of it, and all the art is all wet! Wanna get a photo of the sculptures? There's a good chance there's a fish that's gonna photobomb your shot. This place is hilarious! The art is poignant, creative, and fun. It's all lifesized sculptures of things like cars, people, and a bar scene. There's coral growing on the stuff, and fish all around. The sand is a light white, and the water is so blue and warm, it's a great place to check out some art. It's such a cool perspective to be able to circle around and see the art from all angles, even above or below with your ability to swim all around it. It's really fun to see the art this way. You don't have to dive with the museum itself. You can choose any of the dive companies, since there's no private property out in the sea, and anyone who knows how to operate a boat can take you out here. Diving was great, and visibility was par enough to be able to clearly see all the stuff underwater. The waters were choppy, which made for some currents pushing and pulling underwater, but it's a shallow dive and if anything goes wrong you can always just ascend to the surface from such shallow depths with much worry about anything going wrong. In two dives, we were able to take in about a dozen different sculpture displays. They're all near each other.

This underwater art museum is SO AWESOME! I found a dive trip for a great price with an excellent…read morecompany (see my other reviews for the dive shop name, because I don't think I can list it here) to get here and it was SO WORTH IT! The great thing about this "museum" is you can see it diving, obviously, but also snorkeling, and even in those boats with the underwater view decks. You cannot beat this dive experience, because you can get so unclose and personal, but if diving isn't your thing, it still worth it to go snorkel or on a boat tour. i know this isn't your typical shipwreck, as I'm usually not a fan of "intentionally sunken" wrecks to dive at, but this was still so awesome even though it was intentionally put there. I mean these statues would be cool in a building, but not THAT awesome, however, putting them underwater in the crystal clear, turquoise waters of Mexico's Caribbean, there's a magical eeriness about it that makes is one-of-a-kind. I loved all the fish swimming in between all the statues. It's an easy dive, not too deep, with lots of swimming room.

This is a fun visit into the home of some avid collectors of Mexican art. It's free with just…read moresuggested donations that go to charity. It is literally the home of a couple who have lived in Mexico for 50 years and collected tons and tons of art. They have guided tours throughout the day, and you may run into the owner or the house guests while you are there. We met their dog!

Very cool place if you like Mexican folk art. They ask for a donation for the tour. You can't buy…read moretickets in advance. Just get there a few minutes before the tour starts. Tour take about an hour.

Wow! Such a nice, unique surprise on an island that has a bit of a "cruise ship" feel. Ola Bonita…read moreis so different and unique it kind of shocked me. It's an interesting combination of art gallery meets beachwear meets organic/eco-friendly shop. They have locally made, handcrafted beachwear and artwork. I really liked the handmade beach mats, and they have super unique airbrush hats that can be custom painted (great gifts for family). It's really hard to describe with a yelp review, but it will definitely leave an impression on you no matter what!

Amazing t shirts and artwork. I regret that I did not make a purchase and can't wait to go back now…read moreand make that purchase(especially). A must see.

This place is packed with masks and true folk art!! I only wish I would have grabbed her business…read morecard. If anyone else has her info where we can buy online please share it!! I will definitely be back here next time we come to Quintana Roo. The work in there is simply gorgeous!!!