The Aguascalientes Museum Route, promoted by the State Government and the Aguascalientes City Council, is a cultural journey that invites visitors to discover the artistic, historical, scientific, and traditional richness that distinguishes the state. Through its museums, galleries, and exhibition spaces, this route offers insight into the local identity from various perspectives, making it an ideal experience for the whole family and for those wishing to delve deeper into the state’s cultural heritage.
The tour includes some of Aguascalientes’ most important venues, such as the Aguascalientes Museum, home to works by Saturnino Herrán and Jesús F. Contreras; the José Guadalupe Posada Museum, dedicated to the creator of *La Catrina*; the National Museum of Death, the only one of its kind in Latin America; the Regional History Museum, which chronicles the state’s evolution from prehistoric times; the Railway Museum, located within the Tres Centurias complex; and Museo Espacio, a national benchmark for contemporary art. The route also encompasses the Traditional Mexican Toy Museum, the People’s Museum, the Escárcega Gallery, MAC8, and the Ex-Escuela de Cristo.
More than just a collection of venues, the Museum Route represents a journey through the memory and creativity of Aguascalientes. Each space preserves a part of the state’s artistic, scientific, and social legacy, offering everything from Mexican folk expressions and traditions to world-class exhibitions. Thanks to this diversity, the Museum Route has established itself as one of Aguascalientes’ premier cultural trails and an essential experience for both visitors and residents.
The history of the Aguascalientes Museum Route is rooted in the cultural and artistic spirit that has distinguished the state since the late 19th century. Aguascalientes saw the emergence of significant figures such as José Guadalupe Posada, creator of *La Catrina*; Saturnino Herrán, one of Mexico’s great painters; and Jesús F. Contreras, a distinguished and internationally acclaimed sculptor. Thanks to this legacy, spaces dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the state’s artistic and historical heritage began to be established.
Throughout the 20th century, various museums and cultural venues that now form part of this route were inaugurated. The Aguascalientes Museum opened its doors in 1975 at the initiative of poet Víctor Sandoval; the Regional History Museum was incorporated by the INAH in 1988; subsequently, the José Guadalupe Posada Museum, the National Museum of Death, the Railway Museum, and other spaces dedicated to preserving the memory, traditions, and artistic expressions of Aguascalientes were established. In recent years, the opening of the Museo Espacio has bolstered the cultural offerings with world-class exhibitions.
With the aim of integrating and promoting this important heritage, the State Secretariat of Tourism created the Aguascalientes Museum Route—a cultural itinerary that brings together some of the region’s key venues dedicated to art, history, science, and tradition. Today, this route is one of the most comprehensive in the country, allowing both visitors and locals to discover the cultural richness that has established Aguascalientes as one of Mexico’s most important artistic hubs.
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