 The city has been host to two bilateral United States – Mexico conferences, the first in 1999 (Bill Clinton – Ernesto Zedillo) and the second in 2007 (George W. Bush – Felipe Calderón).In June 2007, Mérida moved its city museum to the renovated Post Office building next to the downtown market.The Museum of the City of Mérida houses important artifacts from the city's history, as well as an art gallery.