Museo Regional de Guadalajara (Regional Museum of Guadalajara), Guadalajara
The Regional Museum of Guadalajara focuses on Guadalajara's history from pre-historic times to the present. The museum is located in an attractive building that features a stunning courtyard and fountain. The building dates to the 1700s and was originally used as a theological seminary. It was converted into a museum in 1918.
The ground floor has a natural history area that features a wooly mammoth skeleton dating to 10,000 BC. The museum has a selection of impressive pre-colonial ceramics. In addition, visitors can see an impressive 1715-pound meteorite that was discovered in 1792.
Other exhibits feature multimedia displays that describe indigenous culture. The museum also displays a replica of a tomb commonly found in western Mexico.
The second floor features colonial paintings depicting religious scenes and the Spanish conquest. In addition, visitors will find paintings by modern Mexican artists Dr. Atl and Diego Rivera.
The museum is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 9:00 to 17:30.
The ground floor has a natural history area that features a wooly mammoth skeleton dating to 10,000 BC. The museum has a selection of impressive pre-colonial ceramics. In addition, visitors can see an impressive 1715-pound meteorite that was discovered in 1792.
Other exhibits feature multimedia displays that describe indigenous culture. The museum also displays a replica of a tomb commonly found in western Mexico.
The second floor features colonial paintings depicting religious scenes and the Spanish conquest. In addition, visitors will find paintings by modern Mexican artists Dr. Atl and Diego Rivera.
The museum is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 9:00 to 17:30.
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Sight Name: Museo Regional de Guadalajara (Regional Museum of Guadalajara)
Sight Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (See walking tours in Guadalajara)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (See walking tours in Guadalajara)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Guadalajara, Mexico
Create Your Own Walk in Guadalajara
Creating your own self-guided walk in Guadalajara is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Guadalajara Historical Churches Walking Tour
Guadalajara, Mexico, is home to a great number of wonderful religious sites, dating back to the colonial era. Many of them are unique architectural treasures, with striking façades and equally impressive interiors.
The Expiatory Church, characterized by its neo-Gothic design, is a striking landmark dedicated to expiation and reparation. Meanwhile, the Our Lady of the Pilar Church boasts... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
The Expiatory Church, characterized by its neo-Gothic design, is a striking landmark dedicated to expiation and reparation. Meanwhile, the Our Lady of the Pilar Church boasts... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Squares of Guadalajara
The historic center of Guadalajara is the oldest part of the city, a place where it was founded. The abundance of handsome colonial landmarks here – old buildings, public parks and squares (plazas) – makes the area truly magnificent. The plazas – popular gathering spots filled with fountains, statues, benches and food stalls – are particularly great for having a break, watching people and... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Historical Center Walk
Guadalajara is a modern, bustling metropolis with a long history. It was founded in 1542 as part of New Spain. The town was named after Spanish conquistador Nuno de Guzman’s hometown in Spain.
The city became Mexican state Jalisco’s largest city and its capital. The town boomed during the 17th century, and it became the nation's second-largest city during the 18th century. Miguel... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
The city became Mexican state Jalisco’s largest city and its capital. The town boomed during the 17th century, and it became the nation's second-largest city during the 18th century. Miguel... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles