About Regional Museum of Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas

Located in Guanajuato City, Mexico, the Regional Museum of Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas is a historic grain storage building that was originally built to replace another old grain storage structure that was previously by the water. Previously built between 1798 to 1809, it was made according to the specifications of Juan Antonio de Riaño y Bárcena, a Spanish man who held the title of “quartermaster of the city” when Mexico was “New Spain.” The name "Alhóndiga" translates into both Arabic as well as Spanish which means Wearhouse or grain market. Today, the building is built across  4,828 square metres and is 23 metres in height. The building is built on the side of the hills and two of its side are surrounded by the elevations. The building is built in a Doric style, consisting of just two types of regional stones - reddish and greenish.  Before the Mexican independence, this building was used as a warehouse, prison and military barrack. Owing to its importance in Mexican history, the building was later changed into a museum.

Must See

  • Museum
  • The building made in two regional stones - reddish and greenish
  • The two access doors inside the building
  • The vintage windows at the top of each storeroom.

How to reach

You can take Centro-Central bus to reach the destination at 10-20 pesos.
You can also take a private cab which will cost you 35-40 pesos

Tips

  • Last admission at 5 pm.
  • Pets not allowed.
  • You're expected to keep your mobile phones on silent mode.
  • Free parking.
  • Washrooms may be chargeable.
  • Guides are expensive here.
  • Visit during morning hours to avoid the rush.
  • Luggage inside the museum is not allowed.
  • Valuable items are expected to be kept back at home.
  • You can check the website to know about the upcoming exhibitions.
  • None of the exhibitions have English translation.

Visit Time

Sunday                                                        10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday                                                       Closed

Tuesday                                                      10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday                                                 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday                                                     10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday                                                          10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday                                                      10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

15-20 minutes on crowded days

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

$30 pesos for Adults.

Free admission for children below 12 years of age.

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 26.3°C

 

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