Two of the most outstanding museums of Mexico are located in Tijuana. The Museo del Balto (Museum of Windows) and the Museo de Arte Popular (Museum of Popular Art) allow the visitor to immerse himself in the Mexican culture and to get to know Tijuana’s people and local customs. The both museums are a must visit for everyone who has visited this part of Mexico. The nearest stop would be Palancar. Many bus lines ply that route and the performance there is worth remembering for many reasons. The two museums are decorated in a distinctly Mexican style and that is what makes it distinct from other Mexican cities.
A tip I got from an online business course about Tijuana is the Tijuana Municipal Museum is housed in a shopping center and is housed in a building that was once a bank. It has some of the most modern art exhibits in the city and many of the exhibits are located outdoors where the visitor can enjoy the climate. outside the museum there is a covered patio and many visitors enjoy the shade provided by the large bronze statue surrounding the museum. The restaurant provides a wide variety of cuisine and the wait staff wear the traditional Mexican uniforms – blue and white polo shirts and modest dark colored overalls.
The Museo de Arte Popular Erie features a collection of interesting art and it’s interesting to see the styles and design applied in different periods to the various exhibits. Most notable is the 18th and 19th century western style displayed in the entrance hall. Types of artwork from this era include sitter paintings, landscapes and spelling stones. Other notable styles include the Thrawnamiqui, Go penalcie now, The Innocenza and the silver cloth pieces. The impressive silver metalwork highlights the grandeur of the ByWard Market and once you see this you will understand why it took so long for this to be created. inside the museum visitors can follow the progression of artistic styles from Pre-Columbian through to Contemporary. Exhibits are separated by period.
The Catalana is the ‘house of cards’ and considered to be a national treasure. It contains hundreds of rare cards and engravings. The building where the cards are stored was considered most likely the final home of cards of the California Gold Rush. The cards as well as other odds and ends of the gold rush era are fascinating to view and you can imagine how thrilled those who were investors, stockholders and miners were when they discovered the riches that were plumbed deep beneath the ground.
So there you have it, two great museums contained within a short radius of downtown Tijuana. They are a great way to spend an afternoon and hours which eclectic collection of art and artifacts.