William Spratling Museum, Archaeological museum behind Santa Prisca Church in Taxco de Alarcón, Mexico
The William Spratling Museum displays 293 archaeological pieces including bone items, shells, semi-precious stones, jars, and figurines from different Mesoamerican regions.
William Spratling, who settled in Taxco in 1929, established silver workshops and collected pre-Hispanic artifacts before donating 2000 objects to the town in 1967.
The Silver Room exhibits 140 pieces and original designs that demonstrate the connection between pre-Hispanic motifs and modern Mexican silver craftsmanship.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with free admission on Sundays.
The basement level contains a collection of counterfeit artifacts alongside authentic pieces, offering visitors insights into archaeological authentication methods.
Location: Taxco de Alarcón
Location: Taxco, Gro.
GPS coordinates: 18.55700,-99.60600
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:08
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