Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Regional Museum of Guadalajara
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018
1. Regional Museum of Guadalajara Marker
Este inmueble de arquitectura barroca se inauguró en 1758 como un seminario, en la Guerra de Independencia fue un cuartel militar y a principios del siglo XX se convirtió en museo. Sus piezas abarcan la arqueología, la historia y el arte regional, siendo la más importante el Mamut de Catarina.
Regional Museum of Guadalajara
This Baroque building was first opened in 1758 as a seminary. During the Independence War it served as military quarters, and in the early 20th century it became a museum. The artwork pieces it shows include archeology, history and regional art. The museum’s most impressive display is the famous Mammoth from Catarina.
Erected by Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 20° 40.668′ N, 103° 20.794′ W. Marker is in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is on Calle Liceo just north of Avenida Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Street of Royal Tobacco Shops (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotunda of Jalisco’s Illustrious (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Cathedral of Guadalajara (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de la Soledad (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Hidalgo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miguel Hidalgo’s Edict Against Slavery (about 90 meters away); The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (about 90 meters away); The Episcopal Palace and City Council (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guadalajara.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018
2. Regional Museum of Guadalajara Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance to the Regional Museum. Note the additional markers to the right of the featured marker.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018
3. Additional markers on the Regional Museum of Guadalajara
se inauguró
el 10 de noviembre de
1918.
Dependencia de la Insp. Gral. de
Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos
INAH
Centro INAH Jalisco
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
En este edificio se fundó el
“Liceo de Varones”
(1892-1904)
Hoy Benemérita y Centenaria
Escuela Normal de Jalisco
(1892-1992)
Guadalajara, nov. 02, 92
Dependency of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments
INAH
INAH Central Jalisco
Regional Museum of Guadalajara
In this building was founded the "Lyceum for Young Men"
(1892-1904)
Today the Most Worthy and Centenary
Normal School of Jalisco
(1892-1992)
Guadalajara, November 2, 1992
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
