MUSEUMS
The museums
in this region play an important role in the preservation of important ethnic
cultures, such as those of the Tarahumaras
and Paquimes. They also house
the sacred art of the
Jesuit missions.
Museo Loyola in Cusarare
? Located 25 km
(16 mi)
southeast of Creel, in the town of Cusarare. This museum
has a collection of more than 45 sacred works of art
from the 16th to 18th centuries. Over the years,
they have been collected from five missions
near Cusarare. The museum and
crafts store is run by members of the Raramuri
community.
Casa y Museo de
Artesanias de Creel
? Located in front of Creel?s main
plaza, on Tarahumara Street. This museum
has an important collection of Tarahumara
art and crafts,
allowing you to learn about
their customs and cosmovision. There is also
a showroom with an exhibit of
prize-winning Raramuri crafts. Open Monday through
Saturday from 9:00 to 6:00 and Sunday
from 9:00 to 1:00.
