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National Museum of Death

a un Costado del Templo de San Diego, Aguascalientes, Mexico
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Guadalajara, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013 via mobile

I went to the museum with uncertainty of what I was going to see. It is beautiful. A big collection of all related to death worship and folklore. All sorts of handcrafts, from prehispanic archeological pieces to contemporary paintings. It's all there. No wonder why this museum is part of the school of arts. I would say this is a... More

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Los Angeles, California
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76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

This museum is not what you might think it is. I thought it was going to cover life and death, but it's actually a collection of Mexican art starting from the 1980's. I was hoping to see objects of death from historical periods. So don't expect a gruesome collection of morbid photos or death scenes. The prices to enter Mexican... More

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2012

Being from a country where death is considered quite taboo this museum I just had to visit. It was well designed and had a modern look to it. Although they only had things in Spanish (with no English or other common languages on the informative signs) it was still a great experience even if non-spanish speakers can only view, not... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2012

Wonderful collection on how different cultures treat death. Definately worth the visit. Very nicely collaborated museum. There is an elevator to all floors for those who have trouble with stairs.

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Chilliwack, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

Overwhelming array of death related art from pre-hispanic artifacts through to modern paintings, prints, figurines and esoterica. Not for everybody, but not at all morbid. Offers a window into the Mexican thinking about death.

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San Francisco, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

The building itself is a feast, one of the oldest convents in the colony. Also the Aztec skull displayed is among only 7 in the world, and the colonial death, religious art collection is superb.

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Baldwin Park, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011

I went to eat food from yucatan and it was delicious but the museum is quite big and I seen before,Mr posada did laugh at death,We as mexicans see it with some humor some not understable by other cultures,any I love it max

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Mexico City, Mexico
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Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2011

This is a museum that you should go to. Mexico has a long story of dealing with death, we make it part of our traditions, we even make fun of it!. The museum is in an beautifull historic building, by itself its a must. The exposition is divided in different historic periods, and how we delt with death, from prehispanic... More

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Santiago, Dominican Republic
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2011

Went there by suggestion on somebody from this website. Death is kind scary for everybody but Mexicans celebrate it with a very exquisite meaning and philosophy. what was somehow a simple visit to a simple place turned to be in a very delighting and exquisite experience of life and grace. really would recommend this place, is a must in Aguascalientes.... More

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Aguascalientes, México
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013
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