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National Museum of Death

a un Costado del Templo de San Diego, Aguascalientes, Mexico
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Chilliwack, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
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. More

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

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Baldwin Park, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011
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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 More

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mexico,df
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2011
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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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34 reviews 34 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2011
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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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Ciudad de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012
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Guadalajara, Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
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