Archaeology & History at Casa de Allende
San Miguel Museum Tour
Explore San Miguel’s archaeology and colonial history inside the Casa de Allende Museum with anthropologist and curator Alberto Aveleyra.
Tour Overview
This guided museum experience reveals the hidden precontact history of San Miguel through its artifacts. Alberto curated the Izcuinapan Exhibition, restoring 1,000 years of indigenous heritage to the city’s story.
Highlights:
- Exclusive insight from the Archaeological exhibition’s curator.
- Learn about San Miguel’s pre-Hispanic past.
- Explore objects recovered after 50 years away from the city.
- Uncover the origins of Colonial San Miguel and the reasons for the beginning of the Independence Movement in San Miguel.
- Discover the interior of a San Miguel´s XVIII century house.
- Understand San Miguel’s layered history as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Detailed Itinerary
STOP 1
Museum Entrance & Colonial History
Begin with San Miguel’s role in Mexico’s independence.
STOP 2
Izcuinapan Archaeology Hall
Explore 135 curated artifacts spanning 1,000 years of indigenous history.
STOP 3
Key Objects & Narratives
Learn the stories of the effigies, ceremonial objects, and ancient farmers.
STOP 4
Preservation & Heritage
Understand the importance of decolonizing history and preserving memory.
Duration & Difficulty
Duration
~1.5 hours
Difficulty
Easy, indoor walking
Best For
Museum lovers, cultural travelers, students, and heritage enthusiasts
“Seeing the museum with the curator himself made history unforgettable.”
— Guest review, Museum visitor
Ready to Discover San Miguel’s Museum Treasures?
Book a tour today and experience the city’s anthropologist and history guided by its curator.
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