Museum sights in Aguascalientes
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Museo Nacional de la Muerte
This is one ‘near death’ experience not to be missed. The Museo Nacional de la Muerte exhibits all things relating to Mexico’s favorite subject – death – from the skeleton La Catrina to historic artifacts. Over 1200 artifacts are on display. They span several centuries, from Mesoamerican to contemporary artistic interpretations, across seven rooms. In the bowels of a recently discovered cistern, a miniature crystal skull is on display. It’s believed to be from Aztec times and there are only two in the world. This wonderful place is far from macabre but a colorful, humorous and insightful encounter.
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Museo José Guadalupe Posada
The fascinating Museo José Guadalupe Posada is on the north side of Jardín El Encino. Aguascalientes native Posada (1852−1913) was in many ways the founder of modern Mexican art. His engravings and satirical cartoons broadened the audience for art in Mexico, highlighted social problems and were a catalyst in the later mural phase. Posada’s hallmark is the calavera (skull or skeleton) and many of his calavera engravings have been widely reproduced. There’s also a permanent exhibition of work by Posada’s predecessor Manuel Manilla (1830−90).
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Museo de Aguascalientes
The Museo de Aguascalientes shouldn't be missed, even if only for the handsome neoclassical building. It houses a permanent collection of work by the brilliant Mexican artist Saturnino Herrán (1887−1918) of Aguascalientes (there are also temporary exhibitions). His works are some of the first to honestly depict the Mexican people. The sensual sculpture Malgretout on the patio is a fiberglass copy of the marble original by Jesús Contreras.
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Museo Regional de Historia
This history museum was designed by Refugio Reyes as a family home and features a small chapel. Its several rooms exhibit items that run all the way from the big bang to the Revolution. Anyone interested in Mexican history will appreciate these displays. For others, the temporary exhibitions can be fascinating; pass by to check what’s on.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
The small Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, a modern museum displaying the work of Enrique Guzmán (1952−86) as well as temporary exhibitions, is well worth visiting.
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