Museum of José Guadalupe Posada

The Museum of José Guadalupe Posada houses hundreds of original prints and engravings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The collection offers detailed views of social issues, violence, and class differences that the artist depicted throughout his career.

Posada worked as a printer and artist during a period of great social upheaval in Mexico in the 19th century. After his death in 1913, his work remained largely forgotten until a French artist brought it to international attention in the 1920s.

The prints on display show how Posada used skeleton figures to express the fears and hopes of ordinary people. These images served as a way to discuss politics and daily struggles in a time when many could not read.

The location is accessible by public transportation and sits near the historic center of Aguascalientes. Plan to spend at least one to two hours viewing the collection at a comfortable pace.

Posada's skeleton figures, known as Catrinas, later became an iconic symbol in Mexican culture and are now seen worldwide. Yet their origins lie in his practical work creating newspaper art for the common people of his time.

Location: Aguascalientes

Inception: September 16, 1972

Official opening: 1972

Website: http://aguascalientes.gob.mx/temas/cultura/espacios/museos/M_posada.aspx

GPS coordinates: 21.87537,-102.29274

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40