The Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato is a museum in Guanajuato, Mexico, known for its collection of more than 100 mummies. You can plan a short visit around the exhibition areas, then use its address to arrange your route through the city.
- Location: Explanada del Panteón Municipal, Centro, Guanajuato.
- Typical opening pattern: Open daily, 09:00–18:00, all year.
- Visit length: Approximately 20 minutes, depending on your visit and whether you hire a guide.
- Tickets: Digital purchase is available through a link on the museum’s visitor page.
What to expect at the Mummy Museum
The Mummy Museum presents more than 100 mummies in climate-controlled display cases, with exhibition areas that give the collection different historical and thematic contexts. The museum was founded in 1971.
Its exhibition areas include a projection room, a historical-artistic room, Angelitos, Imagenología, Muertes trágicas, Madre e hijo, Santa Paula and Urnas. An introductory video covers the meaning of death for Mexicans and how to recognize it.
One notable figure in the collection is French physician Remigio Leroy: his mummy was exhumed in 1865 and is identified as the oldest in the collection. The museum’s own estimate for a visit is approximately 20 minutes, though your pace and decision to hire a guide can affect the time you spend there.
Where is the Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato?
The museum is at Explanada del Panteón Municipal s/n, Centro, Guanajuato, Gto. 36000. It is about 1.4 km from Balcon Del Cielo, a three-star hotel.
If you’re arranging a day around the city, you can place the museum alongside historic-center stops. Its address also makes it straightforward to plan where it fits into your route.
A one-day itinerary for Guanajuato’s historic center can help you connect the museum with other city stops.
Hours, tickets and visitor rules
The museum is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00 throughout the year. Specialized museum guides are available from 09:00 to 14:00. Hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
You can buy tickets digitally through a link on the museum’s visitor page. Admission prices differ across published sources, so confirm the current price and any concessions before purchasing.
How do you get to the museum?
Use the museum’s address as your destination and choose a route that suits your starting point. The museum has its own parking lot, and Guanajuato’s tourism board describes it as accessible.
For a broader look at local transport, getting around Guanajuato by walking, buses and taxis can help you plan how to connect the museum with other parts of the city.
The museum also has a souvenir shop and no café. If you want to hire a specialized guide, keep in mind the museum’s stated guide availability hours when deciding when to visit.
FAQs
Who is the oldest mummy in the collection?
The oldest is identified as the mummy of French physician Remigio Leroy, who was exhumed in 1865.
Does the museum have parking?
Yes. The museum has its own parking lot.
Is the Mummy Museum accessible?
Guanajuato’s tourism board describes the museum as accessible.