Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery, Lacquerware museum in Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico
The museum displays 450 lacquered objects within a restored colonial structure featuring two interior courtyards and a church dating from the 16th century.
The Dominican friars established the monastery in the 1500s, and the building underwent major restoration work between 1999 and 2002 to become a cultural center.
The collection includes traditional Mexican lacquerware created using chia seed oil mixed with insect wax, alongside pieces from Guatemala, China, Thailand, and Japan.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering guided tours and workshops focused on lacquerware techniques and folk traditions.
The Museo de la Laca stands as Mexico's only dedicated lacquerware museum, showcasing works from regions including Pátzcuaro, Quiroga, Uruapan, and Olinalá.
Location: Chiapas
GPS coordinates: 16.70635,-93.01794
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:54
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