The History of Mérida’s Grain Gateways Comes to the Merida City Museum

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The Mérida City Museum has dedicated its “Piece of the Month” program to an exhibit showcasing the history of grain gateways, iconic sites that are part of our cultural identity.

Through 15 photographs taken from various sources, the exhibit highlights the uses, architectural styles, and changes that have occurred over time in these gateways, which were founded in 1770. The grain gateways were built during a period of severe drought when they were needed to keep grain ventilated and accessible to people.

The photographic exhibition also features architectural characteristics, such as Tuscan columns, semi-circular arches, and flat wooden roofs made from rolled wood.

Oil paintings complement the exhibit

In addition to the photographs, the “Piece of the Month” is complemented by two oil on canvas works by master Manuel Lizama Salazar. These are “The Gateways” (1987) and his imaginative interpretation of the “Old Kiosk Market and Grain Gateway” (1976), both in color.

The exhibit will remain open to the public throughout August. The museum is open from Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Admisión is free.