Historical exhibits chronicle the period from the rise of colonial Nueva Espa帽a to the Mexican Revolution. On display are iconic objects such as the sword wielded by Jos茅 Mar铆a Morelos in the Siege of Cuautla and the Virgin of Guadalupe banner borne by Miguel Hidalgo in his march for independence. In addition, the museum, housed in the Castillo de Chapultepec, features a number of dramatic interpretations of Mexican history by leading muralists, including Juan O鈥橤orman鈥檚 panoramic Retablo de la Independencia (Panel of Independence).
Explanatory signs in Spanish only.