Museo de las Aves
- from MXN 55
- Ideal for kids, teens
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Why go
- The solitary eagle, one of only three specimens in publicly accessible collections worldwide, displayed with its wings spread—the only one shown in this pose.
- The crested eagle specimen that provided Mexico’s first confirmed record of the species.
- A California condor that died after eating lead-contaminated meat following its release in Sierra de San Pedro Mártir.
Opening hours
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Know before you go
- Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00–18:00; Sunday: 11:00–18:00.
What's inside
- Five thematic galleries explore birds and their ecological roles.
- The fourth gallery covers conservation programs and the museum’s regional work, including the whooping crane’s recovery from near extinction.
- The fifth gallery presents threatened species and their main threats, ending with a golden eagle specimen.
- An audio area lets visitors hear bird calls and sounds.
- The collection includes resident and breeding birds, as well as species that migrate through Mexico.
With kids
- Environmental education exhibits, games and posters involve children in learning about birds and conservation.
- A program introduces basic-level students to birds, especially regional species.
- School groups can book a guided gallery tour and workshop. Teachers choose the workshop theme when booking; activities include art, games and group exercises.
Tips for your visit
- Weekend workshops are part of the education program. For enquiries, call 8444140167.
- The scientific bird collection is open exclusively for research.
Interesting facts5
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The museum uses taxidermy to preserve bird specimens and present them with a lifelike appearance.
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The collection includes Mexican endemic bird species that are especially difficult to replace.
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The museum cares for two natural reserves; one in the municipality of Saltillo protects Worthen’s sparrow, golden eagles and migratory birds.
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A frozen-tissue collection supports scientific research on birds.
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The library named for Dr. Allan R. Phillips holds classic and current literature on Mexican ornithology and birds.
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History
The founding collection was assembled over more than 50 years and continues to grow. Jesuits built the lobby to house the administration of Colegio de San Juan Nepomuceno. A former chapel was converted into an auditorium for concerts, lectures and cultural exhibitions. The central garden has a palm planted by Jesuit teachers.
- 15 November 1993The museum opened with state government support and a collection donated by Aldegundo Garza de León.
How to get there
- On footMiguel Hidalgo y Costilla Norte 151, Saltillo, northern Mexico.
Accessibility
- Environmental education exhibits and activities are designed to involve people with disabilities
- The education program includes a collection for blind visitors
Sources: Museo de las Aves de México - Wikipedia · Saltillo - Wikivoyage (see) · Museo de las Aves: how it describes itself (its… · checked 12 Oct 2026
- Website
- musave.org/
- Phone
- +18444140167
Questions and answers
What does the flight display at Museo de las Aves explain?
It explains how wing and tail shapes vary with flight type.
What do the beak displays at Museo de las Aves show?
They show how beak shapes support feeding, nesting, grooming and defense.
What does the whooping crane exhibit at Museo de las Aves cover?
It covers the whooping crane’s recovery from near extinction.
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