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Museum · Saltillo, Coahuila
Museum of the Birds of Mexico
Museum in downtown Saltillo with a large collection of Mexican birds, shown in dioramas that recreate their habitats.
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 Museum of the Birds of Mexico
The Museo de las Aves de México occupies a former Jesuit college in downtown Saltillo, a few blocks from the cathedral. It was formed from the collection of naturalist Aldegundo Garza de León and brings together specimens of a large portion of the bird species recorded in Mexico.
The galleries organize birds by habitat, in dioramas that recreate deserts, forests, mountains, coasts and lagoons, and explain migration, song, nests and eggs. There are rooms dedicated to birds of prey and to threatened species.
The museum helps recognize the birds you see on a trip through the country’s north, from desert to highlands. The visit is calm and works well for families with children and for anyone who enjoys birdwatching in nature.
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
About an hour and a half.
Best time
Any time of year. Confirm opening days before you go.
How to get there
In downtown Saltillo, a few blocks from the cathedral, within walking distance.
Tip
Combine it with the cathedral and the Plaza de Armas on the same morning.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museum of the Birds of Mexico
What can you see at the Museo de las Aves de México?
Birds representing a large portion of the species recorded in Mexico, shown in dioramas of their habitats.
Where is the bird museum in Saltillo?
In the city center, a few blocks from the cathedral.
How long does the visit take?
About one and a half hours.