Museo La Esquina
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Why go
- More than 3,500 original works include antique and modern handmade toys.
- The museum’s contest has involved 3,800 artisans.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday11:00 – 16:00
Know before you go
- Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–18:00, and Sunday, 11:00–16:00.
What's inside
- The permanent galleries present handmade toys as expressions of Mexico’s creativity and cultural diversity.
With kids
- Children’s courses teach toy-making with traditional and recycled materials and techniques.
Tips for your visit
- For enquiries, call +52 415 152 2602.
Interesting facts3
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The museum advises artisans on production, quality, design and costs, and connects them with markets.
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29 exhibitions
Its collection has appeared in 29 exhibitions within and beyond Guanajuato.
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The museum has helped produce five publications with Mexican publishers and cultural programmes.
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History
In 2026, the museum hosted a craft fair with direct sales and demonstrations.
- 2010The museum and its foundation were established to present Mexico through its toys.
- 2016A travelling museum visited schools and rural communities.
- 2026A craft fair included direct sales and demonstrations. Master artisans shared their craft knowledge in workshops.
How to get there
- On footAt Núñez 40, on the corner with San Francisco in the Centro Histórico.
Sources: San Miguel de Allende - Wikivoyage (see) · Museo La Esquina | Museo del Juguete Popular Me… · Historia del Museo | Museo La Esquina · Ubicación | Museo La Esquina · checked 1 Oct 2026
Where
Núñez #40 Center, San Miguel de Allende
- Website
- museolaesquina.org.mx/
- Phone
- +524151522602
Questions and answers
What kind of building houses Museo La Esquina?
A historic building.
How long did Museo La Esquina take to assemble its collection?
The works were gathered over six decades.
Who has Museo La Esquina’s cultural learning programme served?
Students from rural communities, from kindergarten through secondary school.
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