 Even the building in which the museum lies is of historical importance, since it dates back to the period of the Porfiriate.The current headquarters of the Museum of the City constitutes an element of large importance for Mérida not only by its architectural style that stands out from the surrounding buildings, but also for its historical value.This Federal Palace was inaugurated at the end of the Porfirio on May 5, 1908 under the Mandate of the governor Enrique Muñoz Arístegui.