Museum · Huamantla, Tlaxcala
National Puppet Museum Rosete Aranda (MUNATI)
Puppet museum in Huamantla’s center, with puppets from Mexico and other countries and the Rosete Aranda company collection.
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About National Puppet Museum Rosete Aranda (MUNATI)
The Museo Nacional del Títere is housed in a large traditional building in Huamantla’s center and is dedicated to puppets and puppet theater figures. The town was home to the Rosete Aranda family, who in the 19th century created one of Mexico’s best-known puppet companies and toured the country with their shows.
The galleries display the company’s puppets, with settings and figures of popular characters, alongside puppets from other countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia. There are string puppets, glove puppets and rod puppets, plus explanations of how they are made and operated.
The museum welcomes families and school groups and sometimes hosts performances and workshops.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
Any time of year. Confirm opening days before you go.
How to get there
In downtown Huamantla, within walking distance from the main square.
Tip
Combine with the Basilica of Charity, a few blocks away.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about National Puppet Museum Rosete Aranda (MUNATI)
What can you see at the National Puppet Museum?
Mexican marionettes, such as those from the Rosete Aranda company, and puppets from other countries.
Where is Huamantla’s puppet museum located?
In the city center, near the main square.
How long does the visit take?
About an hour.


