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Rafael Coronel Museum, Mask museum in colonial convent, Zacatecas, Mexico.

The Rafael Coronel Museum contains more than 16,000 artifacts including pre-Hispanic objects, colonial furniture, musical instruments, and Mexican folk art collections.

The museum occupies the former San Francisco Convent, which served as a starting point for missions that colonized northern Mexico during the 16th century.

The institution houses the largest mask collection worldwide, representing different regions and indigenous traditions across Mexico through centuries of craftsmanship.

The museum offers guided tours, printed brochures, a gift shop, a cafeteria, and maintains accessibility features for visitors with disabilities.

The collection includes works by Diego Rivera, including studies for his famous self-portrait as a child for the Alameda Central mural.

Location: Municipio de Zacatecas

Address: Ex convento de San Francisco s/n, Zacatecas Centro, 98000 Zacatecas, Zac. 98024

Phone: +524929242160

GPS coordinates: 22.78209,-102.57034

Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:13

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