Mola Museum

This is a must if you are at Casco Viejo. I loved the contrast between the cultural scenery and modern minimalism. Restrooms are very clean and comfortable. There’s a lot to see, it is very interesting. Plus, you are going to love all the pictures you can take there. I’d say is a 10/10.

I enjoyed learning the history of Molas and the beautiful woven designs displayed throughout the museum. The video showcasing the evolution of molas and the contribution from Guna women were astonishing. I loved the interactive step by step tutorial on how mulas can be made. You can see molas in so many shops and throughout Panama so it was lovely to gain insight of where such beautiful framework originated. The museum is FREE & they have a 45 minute window to explore the museum, which is more than enough time because it is a small space.

This is a must visit in Casco. The museum is free and you can see many molas - the embroidered typical fabrics from the gunas - here. It has also an immersive experience. It tells all the story of the molas and the story about the gunas and Panama itself. Amazing little place. Staff was also very attentive.

Highly recommend coming here for a free of charge slice of Guna culture. The exhibits were incredibly informative and there was such a variety in the beautiful mola that were presented.

Free entry.
Went on the weekend and there was no wait time.
You are allowed to be in the museum for 45 minutes which is ample.

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A very informative museum. I loved this after visiting Kuna Yala (San Blas Islands). The most beautiful molas and detailed explanation of the process.

Small but well done museum. Informative exhibits that described the rich history of the mola. I especially loved the tour by Bad Bunny.

The collection of the Llopis Foundation contributed more than two thirds of the molas, the private collection of David de Castro with a quarter of them and the rest are from the Alberto Motta Foundation.

Lovely, well maintained small museum that shares in the fantastic artwork that is the Mola, made by the Guna people.

This a small museum but worth a visit. It’s free and you can request a guide or ask questions of the staff. I was so moved by the beauty of the molas and duly impressed by the craftsmanship and artistry of the women. The exhibit is engaging and there was a lot of care put into the displays.

Great experience learning about Guna culture. The intricacy and complexity of their designs, not only talks about daily activities, but also talks about their fears. Talks about how they interpret human history, how they were killed and tortured by the "Catholic Church" in an effort to "convert them". They were so scared about illnesses that the Spaniards brought from their land, many died. But never lost the courage nor their identity.

Went in with zero expectations and ended up learning a lot. Short, but somewhat interactive and quite informative. Worth the visit, even if you aren’t a museum person!

What a restful and wonderfilled little place. A slow stroll for 20 minutes, to move through this tiny, modern museum. But what a treat. Informative, accessible, even scented with quiet music. Learnt some interesting reflections (rather than just facts) and much greater appreciation of the textiles (replicas) I've been seeing hanging about. Just magical. Highly recommend.

I would absolutely recommend this museum! It’s small but free to enter, and the artwork and history of molas is so impressive to see and learn about. I really enjoyed my time walking through the museum and learning about the significance of different designs - I also thought it was so cool that the art on the molas were used to help interpret and understand the world.

Very well organized, and interesting. It replicates the experience of a larger museum fairly well. Not sure how good is the accessibility, as some corridors may be a bit tight for someone on a wheelchair

Wonderful museum , free entry , friendly staff. 👏🏼

As a panamanian, I’m excited there are more museums showing our rich heritage. It’s a small museum yet worth it. It is free, and shows the Molas, and it’s also interactive.
Highly recommended!

A wonderful, simple, and short cultural lesson of the local indigenous people's textile artwork - if that doesn't sound appealing at a glance, let me assure you that the caliber of this museum can guarantee practically anyone's interest.

The experience is short, roughly 45 minutes. it includes a history of the people's (starting slightly pre-colonial) and more primarily their textiles, through which their cosmology and worldview is displayed.

Anyone will enjoy the mirror projection portion, which allows one to experientially "step into" the mola. Great for photos, for children, and for any adult who still experiences joy.

If you're interested in art, indigenous culture, local history, alternative culture, or if you're planning on visiting San Blas, the North shore, or any of the semi-autonomous lands, I recommend you to spend $0 and ~1 hour exploring this museum.

This is one of the very best small museums that I have ever been in. Make sure to make reservation ahead, because of COVID. Interpretive, historical, respectful and very informative. I have collected molas and been fascinated with them for decades. I learned so much. And it was fun. Don’t miss this experience

A tribute to exquisite fabric art. The origin and meaning of molas are well-explained in this compact, but powerful, museum. Free admission. Don't miss.