Desert Museum, Natural history museum in Saltillo, Mexico.
The Desert Museum spans across four pavilions displaying desert ecosystems, prehistoric exhibits, cultural heritage, and interactive biodiversity laboratories spanning 5,400 square meters.
The museum, designed by architect Francisco López-Guerra Almada, opened its doors on November 25, 1999, with President Ernesto Zedillo attending the inauguration.
The museum exhibits petroglyphs, rock paintings, and artifacts that document the traditions of nomadic groups who inhabited the Mexican desert regions.
The museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with family packages available for 650 pesos including admission for two adults and two children.
A rain courtyard creates precipitation every 14 minutes for 45 seconds, while live prairie dogs inhabit a dedicated colony within the museum grounds.
Location: Saltillo
Architects: Francisco López-Guerra Almada
GPS coordinates: 25.41404,-100.96374
Latest update: May 18, 2025 12:54
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