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Learn about the history of Baja California at this museum, featuring informational displays and dioramas of the different periods in the region's history.

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Linda G

Seattle, WA26 contributions

Do not go if you do not read Spanish . No other language options. You have to use google translation

Jan 2023 • Friends

Museum is about the start of the baja which we were all very interested in learning about. The museum is only for Spanish speaking people. It does not offer any other language option. We travel a lot to museums all over the wort and the majority offer a hand card, head sets, a web you can pull up on a app etc. Some option for tourists from various countries. With technology today the museum should have some way for other languages to use. It just means they have no interest in sharing with tourists. We used Googling translator to at least learn something. They had a fully bilingual person to answer questions and he was fantastic.

Written January 27, 2023

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santafeyo

Santa Fe, NM159 contributions

Give you a short history of Baja

Mar 2022

Good museum to learn the history of Baja, enjoyed it and gave us a base of knowledge for future tours. Inexpensive IMHO at $65. The gift shop was not open on Saturday or Sunday because the single employee only works during the week. Still it is worth a vist.

Written March 27, 2022

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Panamajoe2017

Sechelt, Canada315 contributions

Waste of time

Jan 2020 • Solo

Tried to see the museum. The middle aged curator?? was arrogant and rude and had no change at all in the morning. Said I was the first customer. So you don’t have a drop with which to make change and expect everyone to have the exact amount. 45 pesos to enter and another 45 to take pictures. Must think they are the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City! No wait, they allow cameras there. Complete waste of time.

Written January 29, 2020

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Yoame E

Valle de Bravo, Mexico18 contributions

A good corner to get to know this other great geographical corner ;)

Mar 2024 • Solo

The museum is a good place to spend some time learning about the history of this wonderful corner of Mexico

If you visit and are curious, look for Levy, the boy in the cave painting room. It is a delight to talk with him about what is exposed there :)

Written March 26, 2024

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Michael H

Camarillo, CA410 contributions

Amazing Museum

Jan 2020 • Couples

I did not a expect a museum of this high quality in La Paz. It traces the history of the area fromPrehistoric times to modern days. Displays are well done. The Dioramas are very detailed . Only drawback is all the signs are in Spanish, but we hired a guide so no problems.

Written January 7, 2020

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tryptadvisor

Mexico356 contributions

Like a trip to eBay museum

Dec 2011 • Couples

not really anything to see and learn, except provincial museums should be free to visit, until their learn from real museums

Written February 17, 2012

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Robin R

15 contributions

Beautiful space

May 2015 • Couples

I wandered in to find a restroom. What I found was a beautifully restored open space, hung with art. The restroom was not only clean but charmingly decorated. There was a small cafe that looked appealing, but I didn't have a chance to try it. The entry has a beautifully exposed brick vaulted ceiling. A lovely place to stop and relax while exploring the old town. Nice shop attached.

Written July 7, 2015

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dunndeals

Oakland CA27 contributions

Baja is an amazing place

Sep 2014 • Couples

This museum gives a detailed history of the peoples who have lived in Baja CA for centuries.
Very informative.

Written September 7, 2014

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kk44

Puebla, Mexico89 contributions

Great history

Mar 2023 • Family

Small but excellent museum. My child asked to return! So fascinating. Cost is fair. The only hard part is no touching (we have a baby). So under age 2-3 could be hard to keep them from touching everything on display.

Written March 21, 2023

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GisAvLie

La Paz, Mexico58 contributions

Nice museum

Dec 2019 • Solo

It is a nice museum. Worth the visit.

Good for kids and families.

There's no foodcourt so I recommend you to take some snacks.

Written December 26, 2019

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