All profession & craft museums to visit in Mexico

Discover the skills and trades that have shaped societies at 9 profession and craft museums in Mexico. These museums highlight the history and techniques of various professions and crafts.

Are you interested in the art of craftsmanship? These are the must-visit profession and craft museums in Mexico:

  1. Museo Textil de Oaxaca1

    Museo Textil de Oaxaca

     Oaxaca
    The Museo Textil de Oaxaca is a textile museum situated in the Historic Center of Oaxaca de Juarez on Avenida Hidalgo 917. This location is easily accessible and is a part of the city's rich historical district, making it a convenient and enriching stop for tourists exploring the area.
  2. Artisan Institute Michoacano2

    Artisan Institute Michoacano

     Morelia
    La Casa de las Artesanías de Michoacán is a public cultural organization and craft exhibition venue located in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. Founded in 1972, it focuses on the preservation and dissemination of traditional folk art crafted in the various sociocultural regions of Michoacán. The institution is housed in a 16th-century former convent in the historic center of Morelia, where the craft pieces are displayed and also offered for sale.
  3. Stamp Museum3

    Stamp Museum

     Oaxaca
    The Stamp Museum of Oaxaca, also known as MUFI, is a unique museum located in the city of Oaxaca. It is dedicated to the dissemination of philately, the study of postage stamps and postal history, and collecting. This museum provides an opportunity for visitors to explore the world of stamps and learn about their historical significance.
  4. Museo De Medicina Laboral4

    Museo De Medicina Laboral

     Mineral del Monte
    The Museo de Medicina Laboral y Centro Cultural Nicolás Zavala is a unique institution in Mexico, dedicated to the history of hospital and mining. Located in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, the museum offers a unique insight into the history of labor medicine and the mining industry in the region. It preserves the facilities, furniture, and medical equipment used since its opening, providing a tangible link to the past.
  5. Charrería Museum5

    Charrería Museum

     Mexico City
    The Museo de Charrería, also known as the Charrería Museum, is situated in the historic center of Mexico City on Izazaga Street. The museum is housed in an old monastery that was once dedicated to the Virgin of Montserrat. This location offers a unique blend of history and culture, making it an interesting destination for tourists.
  6. Museo del Paste6

    Museo del Paste

     Mineral del Monte
    El Museo del Paste is a unique gastronomic museum situated in the charming town of Mineral del Monte, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. The museum is dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of the gastronomic and historical legacy of Paste, a food of British origin that was introduced to Hidalgo's cuisine.
  7. Site Museum and Interpretation Center Mina La Difficulty7

    Site Museum and Interpretation Center Mina La Difficulty

     Mineral del Monte
    The Site Museum and Interpretation Center Mina La Dificultad is a unique museum located in Mineral del Monte, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. It is dedicated to the history of hospitals and mining, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's rich mining history and the transition from steam technology to electricity. The museum is managed by the Historical Archive and Museum of Mining of Pachuca, which also manages the Site Museum Mina de Acosta, and the Museum of Occupational Medicine and Nicolás Zavala Cultural Center.
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    Museum of Medicine and Pharmacy in Zacatecas

     Zacatecas
    A museum of pharmacy where you can learn about the process of medicine production and lives of apothecaries in the past centuries.
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    House Museum of Handicrafts Chihuahua State

     Creel
    Your typical museum dedicated to the local culture, traditions and handicrafts. Moreover, it has information in English.