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Museum · Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
National Museum of Death
Museum of the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes about death in Mexican culture, with skulls, prints, ceramics and Day of the Dead objects.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About National Museum of Death
The Museo Nacional de la Muerte is housed in an old colonial building one block from the Plaza de la Patria and belongs to the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes. The collection began with the works of printmaker Octavio Bajonero Gil and now brings together thousands of pieces showing how Mexicans represent death.
The rooms range from pre-Hispanic figures of death deities to colonial paintings and sculptures, the prints of José Guadalupe Posada, and folk art skulls made of paper, clay and sugar. There are also altars and objects related to the Day of the Dead.
The museum helps explain why death appears with humor and color in the November celebrations and in Mexican handicrafts.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
Anytime of year; at the end of October and beginning of November, around the Day of the Dead. Confirm opening days before you go.
How to get there
In downtown Aguascalientes, one block from the Plaza de la Patria, within walking distance.
Tip
Combine it with the Museo José Guadalupe Posada to see the artist’s prints in the Encino neighborhood.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about National Museum of Death
What is on display at the Museo Nacional de la Muerte?
Pieces about death in Mexican culture, from pre‑Hispanic figures to Posada’s prints and folk‑art skulls.
Where is the Museo Nacional de la Muerte located?
In downtown Aguascalientes, one block from the Plaza de la Patria.
How long does the visit take?
One to two hours.