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    Museo Hidalgo - "A Thousand Wheat"

    Museo Hidalgo

    5.0(1 review)
    0.1 km

    A relatively small museum, Museo Hidalgo is still an interesting and educational place to visit,…read morepacked with small figures illustrating moments in the history of both the Mexican revolution of independence and of the city of Salamanca itself. Various photographs adorn the walls, chronicling the change and growth of the city, with educational videos to provide a narrative. The building itself is part of history, being where Hidalgo was hidden during his march to Guanajuato, at the beginning of the revolution, and from which he would give a speech, rousing members of the city to rise up with him and join the revolution--and the march. The museum itself is comprised of two floors, the first of which I just covered--the museum proper; the second floor is really more an art exhibit than a history museum. Apart from the beautiful painting depicting Hidalgo along with people from Salamanca (Salmantinos) who aided him, the balcony from which Hidalgo gave his speech is the only historical thing of note. A small, hardly noticeable, unframed sign is the only thing drawing attention to the balcony, which is cordoned off. The rest of the second floor is dedicated to about a dozen or so sculptures by a man named Hugo Fernandez, who does not appear to be from the city. The works are, nonetheless, interesting and beautiful, made from repurposed construction and industrial materials, as well as old and obsolete machines and appliances, so you'll find concrete, bronze, wiring, springs, and nails incorporated into his pieces. Perhaps not the largest, or most exhaustive museum on Hidalgo, it's more a museum that's trying to capture and preserve the city's part in a larger history, while also chronicling its own. The building is named after Hidalgo, but it's more about Salamanca, which is definitely not a bad thing, just something to note. Not far from the Plazoleta Miguel Hidalgo it's open in the afternoons and then again in the evening, plus it's free, so it's DEFINITELY worth checking out.

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    Museo Hidalgo - "St. Francis and his brother Lion"

    "St. Francis and his brother Lion"

    Museo Hidalgo - The Revolutionaries.  Apparently I'm related to the the woman (Tomasa Estevez) and the priest....you know how things were back in the days.

    The Revolutionaries. Apparently I'm related to the the woman (Tomasa Estevez) and the priest....you know how things were back in the days.

    Museo Hidalgo - "One Horse Power"

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    "One Horse Power"

    Museo Casa Diego Rivera

    Museo Casa Diego Rivera

    4.3(24 reviews)
    50.5 km

    If you are interested in Diego Rivera's work, this museum is a must visit, especially since you…read moremade it to Guanajato! Easy to find, inexpensive to visit, it will take you about an hour and a half to discover more of Rivera's life and work. Open daily 10am-7pm, Sundays - 10am-3pm. Closed Mondays! Lots of personal objects on display, furniture and art created by the artist, in an intimate display since this was the place his was born. Very nice place, not crowded when we visited, so it made it for a pleasant time. I was very happy to be able to check it out and learn more about the great Mexican muralist artist!

    Unlike Mexico City, Guanajuato isn't a museum town. Museums here are intimate, cheap to enter,…read morefeature no audio tour options, and at best you'll spend maybe 1 hour in any of them. In other words, great for those with short attention spans. Until he was 6 Diego Rivera lived in the house in which this museum is situated. Here you can see the rooms he once played in and view a collection of his works though nothing large-scale like the murals for which he really gained renown. In addition to Diego's works (which you're not permitted to photograph) in many art genres, there are a couple of other art installations. On this visit the most interesting of these was the very top floor which featured the work of Guanajuato artists whose work I'd have enjoyed a whole museum being filled with. There's a lot of stairs to navigate here but an elevator if you cannot do so. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Guanajuato and enjoy museums and/or Diego Rivera. And, if they know you speak only English they'll screen a 7-minute film, in English, telling you more about the space and the featured artists.

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    Museo Casa Diego Rivera
    Museo Casa Diego Rivera

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    Ex-hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera

    Ex-hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera

    4.8(21 reviews)
    49.7 km

    Six minutes down the road from the Hacienda La Trinidad is this magnificent property. We had a free…read moreafternoon and after seeing on Trip Advisor that this was many travelers favorite spot, we decided to check it out. With no expectations we were delighted by this spectacular property. I would give the magical Museo Ex-Hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera gardens six stars and the manor, 4 stars. This hacienda was once a major world influence of silver. Built at the end of the 1600's for a Captain Gabriel de la Barrera, heir to the Valenciana silver mine, the grounds stretch over 22,000 square meters. The Hacienda is divided into 16 areas, complete with 17 gardens, all groomed to a different style surrounding the various manor buildings and small plazas. I walked through the various gardens toward the manor house. The weather started out sunny, then some gray clouds came and after a few drops, the sun reappeared. The property is a photographers dream. This place is a must see when traveling in the Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende area.

    We have been to Guanajuato 4 times and this was, by far, one excursion we will never…read moreforget:amazing; awesome: magnificent,: enthralling: exudes a sense wonderment about the people who lived here: As we strolled through this vast estate we were transported back in history to the extent that we felt as if we were somehow trespassing and would be confronted at any moment; only to be invited in!! Very good energy here! Do it!

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    Ex-hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera
    Ex-hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera
    Ex-hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera

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