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Museum · Durango, Durango
Francisco Villa Museum
Museum about Francisco Villa and the Mexican Revolution in the Zambrano Palace, an 18th-century mansion facing the Plaza de Armas.
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About Francisco Villa Museum
The Museo Francisco Villa occupies the Zambrano Palace, an late-18th-century mansion built by a wealthy miner, facing Durango’s Plaza de Armas. The building has arcaded courtyards and halls that once served as the state government’s seat.
The museum tells the life of Francisco Villa, born in the state of Durango in 1878, and his role in the Mexican Revolution, with photographs, documents, weapons, clothing, period objects and interactive rooms. One section also shows Villa’s relationship with cinema and the press.
On the stairways and in the halls there are murals about the state’s history. The visit helps explain why Villa is such a present figure in Durango, which names its annual fair after him.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
Any time of year. Confirm opening days before you go.
How to get there
Facing the Plaza de Armas, in downtown Durango, on foot.
Tip
Combine with the cathedral and the mining tunnel, all on the same square.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Francisco Villa Museum
Where is the Museo Francisco Villa?
In the Zambrano Palace, facing Durango’s Plaza de Armas.
Where was Francisco Villa born?
In the state of Durango, in 1878.
What can you see at the Museo Francisco Villa?
Photographs, documents, weapons and objects about Villa and the Mexican Revolution.