Maya Center Mayan Museum

More recent history tells how the village of San Pedro was first settled by refugees from the civil war in Yucatan 150 years ago. The hard life of a community dependent on the fishing and coconut industries, their religious devotion and simple social pleasures are all given extensive coverage. Photographs and a film of San Pedro in 1950's and 70's complete the impression of life on the island before the tourists came. Fishing was the only viable industry in San Pedro in the 1960's

A small gift counter sells Belizean ceramics and weavings in aid of the Museum. Ambergris Museum is open Monday - Saturday 2.00pm and 8.00pm, and Sunday 1.00pm - 6 00pm. A modest charge is made for admission. Senior citizens get a dollar off the admission charge. Admission fees are half price on Sundays. Groups wishing to visit are asked to make appointments in advance.