The Island Museum is a doorway to understanding Cozumel. It sits in a historic 1930s building that was one of the destination's first hotels. In its galleries, visitors can learn about the island's natural origin, its ecosystems, its relationship with the sea, its Maya history, its repopulation, its traditions and its tourism development. It is a place to appreciate Cozumel beyond the beach: as an island with memory, identity and community.