The National Institute of Anthropology and History Called out Bad Bunny for His Bad Museum Behavior
Bad Bunny found himself in a little bit of trouble while visiting Mexico. The music superstar’s bad behavior inside a local museum was corrected by staff, and absolutely no one would have known about it had Bad Bunny not posted a photo of his faux pas himself. Now, everyone is talking about the “Mia” singer touching ancient artifacts.
Bad Bunny documented his trip to Mexico on Instagram
Bad Bunny, who will be performing at the Super Bowl this year, recently traveled to Mexico and shared photos of his trip on social media for his fans. The images were mostly harmless and clearly depicted the artist having a good time. One photo, however, drew the attention of museum staff. Bad Bunny’s trip to the country included stops at some national sites, including the National Institute of Anthropology and History Museum. He shared photos of that visit on his Instagram Story.
That is where the trouble started. In one photo, Bad Bunny is seen with his hand on a Mayan Stela. Stelas are tall stone monuments with intricate carvings. The ancient monuments often depict deities, rulers, and even events. While they appear in several museums, they are not interactive monuments and should not be touched.
Everything didn’t go as planned, though
The National Institute of Anthropology and History has some words for Bad Bunny. The institute, which is responsible for several area museums, doesn’t want anyone thinking they can repeat Bad Bunny’s bad behavior. According to People, after the musician posted photos of himself touching a Mayan stela, the institute sounded off on Instagram, explaining why the behavior is inappropriate.
The institute also noted that Bad Bunny was corrected during his trip to the museum, so his inclusion of the photo felt especially egregious. The spokesperson said that the artist immediately removed his hands and that there were no further incidents during his visit. The monuments, which are commonly from 250 to 900 AD, are delicate. They can be easily damaged by human hands and the oils on those hands. Unless an exhibit or museum is labeled explicitly as interactive, it is best to keep your hands to yourself.
