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Museo de la Ciudad de Guadalajara and its collection
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The Museo de la Ciudad de Guadalajara, located in the city's historic center, is a place where visitors can delve into the history and various cultural aspects of Guadalajara. The museum was inaugurated on February 14, 1992, and since then, it has been dedicated to preserving and showcasing the city's rich history and diverse culture.
Historical Significance of the Museum Building
The building that houses the Museo de la Ciudad de Guadalajara has a rich history of its own. It was originally the orchard of the Capuchinas convent in Guadalajara, constructed in 1761. Over the years, the building has served various purposes, including a private house, a collective house with many dwellings, a bazaar, and the local center of the National Institute of Anthropology and History from 1975 to 1988.
Exhibits at the Museo de la Ciudad de Guadalajara
The Museo de la Ciudad de Guadalajara offers a comprehensive exploration of the city's history and culture. It has six permanent rooms on the ground floor that focus on the artistic, ethnographic, urban, and historical developments of Guadalajara. Additionally, there are four temporary rooms on the upper floor that host rotating exhibits, providing visitors with fresh perspectives and new insights during each visit.
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