Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes announces Palacio Nacional closure and highlights cultural activities

The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala posted several updates on November 14, 2025, through its official Twitter account. The tweets covered the temporary closure of a major national landmark, educational activities for children at a museum, and a message honoring Maya women.

In a tweet published at 15:00 UTC, the ministry announced: "#Guatemala | El Palacio Nacional de la Cultura permanecerá cerrado este 15 de noviembre por actividades protocolares. Te esperamos nuevamente el 16 de noviembre, en horario de 9:30 a 16:00 horas, para seguir descubriendo la historia de este símbolo nacional." The Palacio Nacional de la Cultura is one of Guatemala’s most significant historical buildings and often hosts state ceremonies and cultural events.

Later that day, at 15:30 UTC, another tweet highlighted an educational workshop held at the Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología (MUNAE): "#Guatemala | Como parte de las visitas guiadas en el MUNAE, niños y niñas de la Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Petet, de Cobán, Alta Verapaz, participaron en un taller donde elaboraron sus propios barriletes. Detalles aquí. https://t.co/SRn4voNBcu #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" These workshops are part of ongoing efforts to promote cultural heritage among young students from rural areas.

At 15:55 UTC, the ministry commemorated Maya women with the following message: "Conmemoramos la creación de la mujer maya y el amor, recordando la conexión sagrada entre la vida, el hogar y la naturaleza. Honramos su papel esencial en la formación de la humanidad y en el equilibrio del mundo. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" The role of Maya women has long been recognized as vital in Guatemalan culture and history.

The Palacio Nacional de la Cultura serves as both a governmental building and a symbol of national identity in Guatemala. It is regularly closed to the public for protocol events or state ceremonies. Additionally, museums such as MUNAE play an important role in preserving archaeological artifacts and educating new generations about Guatemala's rich pre-Columbian past.