MUSEUMS

Guadalajara is considered the cultural capital of the Americas, as it has numerous museums where you can admire everything from history exhibitions to the most interesting displays of contemporary art.

Museo de Cera ? Located on Avenida Morelos, this wax museum exhibits more than 150 statues of important figures in history, politics, entertainment and popular culture. Open daily from 10:00 to 9:00.

Museo de la Ciudad ? Has eight showrooms where you can learn about the city?s urban, historical, ethnographic and artistic development. Located at 684 Calzada Independencia between Mariano Barcenas and Contreras Medellin. Open daily from 10:00 to 10:00.

Casa Museo Jose Clemente Orozco ? The property where painter Jose Clemente Orozco once lived is now a place where you can see some of his personal possessions and paintings, such as photos of his murals. Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 3:00. Located on Avenida Vallarta.

Museo Regional del Occidente ? It is considered one of the most valuable historical and architectural structures in downtown Guadalajara. The museum houses a permanent collection of art focusing on pre-Hispanic cultures of Mexico?s western region. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 to 6:00, and Sunday from 9:00 to 3:00. Located at 60 Liceo Street, between Hidalgo and Independencia.

Museo de Arqueologia del Occidente de Mexico Lic. Jose Parres Arias ? Located on Calzada Independenica Sur in the Parque Agua Azul neighborhood. Offers a general panorama of the western region?s pre-Hispanic history. Of particular interest are ceramic figurines of pot-bellied dogs from Colima. Open daily from 10:00 to 6:30.

Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara ? Housed in the university?s rectory, this museum offers temporary exhibitions of diverse art forms. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 10:00, and Sunday from 12:00 to 8:00. Located at 975 Juarez Street.

Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Graficas ? Has two showrooms where objects, machines and tools related to printing and graphic arts are on display. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 to 6:00, and Sunday from 12:00 to 8:00. Located in the downtown area at 255 Avenida Alcalde.