HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM

On December 10th, 1987, the University Museum opened its doors in the Casa de los Muñecos where it shelters, exhibits, preserves and researches the heritage of the University. The book collection of the Universidad Autónoma of Puebla is made up of a splendid collection holding a cultural and historic heritage that dates back more than four hundred years, from the foundation of the Colegio del Espíritu Santo by the Jesuits to the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla.

The collection has been enhanced with priceless pieces of art and science that have shaped the collection, made up of a magnificent repertory of paintings, sculpture, works of art, drawings, plaster work, furniture, coins and medals, photography, scientific instruments, natural history, documents, and historical objects.

More than two thousand pieces make up the collection, whichgoes from the 17th to the 21st century. Thosethat stand out the most are paintings of great artists such as: Juan Tinoco, Diego de Borgraf, Jose Juarez, Cristobal de Villalpando, Luis Berrueco, Miguel Cabrera; Jose Luis Rodriguez Alconedo; Agustín Arrieta; and Jose Manzo, among others. There are also drawings by Francisco Toledo and Rufino Tamayo, as well as watercolors and drawings by Salvador Dalí, just to mention a few.