Museo de las Culturas de Occidente «María Ahumada de Gómez»
Inside the Colima Casa de la Cultura, this museum holds a broad collection of pre-Hispanic pieces from Colima, largely donated by researcher María Ahumada, including the famous clay dancing dogs. Its 11 permanent rooms cover themes such as Mesoamerica and the West, lithics, architecture, religion, music, fauna and flora, work and technology.
Location
Museo de las Culturas de Occidente, Casa de la Cultura de Colima
En la Casa de la Cultura, Calzada Galván Norte esquina con Ejército Nacional, al oriente de Colima (unos 1.5 km del centro histórico; unos 5 minutos en auto).
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Distances
Museo de las Culturas de Occidente «María Ahumada de Gómez» is in the city of Colima, about 1.4 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, the historic center, so it is a short trip from anywhere in the city.
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What to bring
To explore towns, plazas and sites at an easy pace.
- UPF 50 sun cap The midday sun beats down on plazas and streets.
- Crossbody bag Wallet and phone close at hand in a crowd.
- Stainless steel thermos Cold water throughout the walk.
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What is nearby
These places in the guide are close to Museo de las Culturas de Occidente «María Ahumada de Gómez», with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:
- Tianguis de los sábados (Guadalajarita) Tianguis · less than 1 km away
- Parque de la Piedra Lisa Parks · less than 1 km away
- Tianguis de los sábados (mercado de El Moralete) Tianguis · less than 1 km away
- Mercado El Moralete (José Juárez Martínez) Markets · less than 1 km away
- Templo de Nuestra Señora del Refugio Heritage · less than 1 km away
More in Colima
The state capital blends history and modernity. Its plazas, murals, and colonial architecture mix with a vibrant atmosphere, making it the perfect starting point to experience the essence of Colima.
The guide has 57 places in Colima. Explore the municipality of Colima.
More from this category in other municipalities: Zona Arqueológica La Campana, Museo Arqueológico Caxitlán. See all: Archaeology.
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