Visit the Museum of the Border Revolution (Museo de la Revolución en la Frontera) to relive the Mexican Revolution. Fought from 1910 to 1920, the revolution began as a protest against the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and culminated in the foundation of a constitutional nation. Meet the leaders of the revolution and understand its impact on Mexican culture and society. The Museum of the Border Revolution is housed in Ciudad Juárez’s former 19th-century customs house.
There are nine galleries to explore in the permanent exhibition. They depict the major events and consequences of the war via artists’ impressions, literature, maps, original photographs and weapons, among other artifacts. Get an insight into pre-revolution life in Mexico under the rule of former president Porfirio Díaz. Learn about the Hermanos Flores Magón, three brothers who promoted anarchy and are considered as intellectual instigators of the war.
Walk around a room dedicated to Francisco I. Madero, the man responsible for ousting Díaz and pioneering a democratic Mexico. Another room celebrates Pancho Villa, a one-time bandit who went on to become a heroic military leader.
See examples of a magazine called La Adelita, which depicted the role of women during the revolution in the form of cartoons. It takes its name from an eponymous folk ballad, the words of which are inscribed on a gallery wall. Find exhibits that recount the building’s evolution from a customs house to a presidential headquarters and museum.
The museum sits on the north side of Plaza Misión de Guadalupe, in the historic center of Ciudad Juárez. Walk west for about 5 minutes to Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Find parking on the streets that surround Plaza Misión de Guadalupe.
The Museum of the Border Revolution is open from Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. Ask about temporary exhibitions and events. These range from child-friendly art workshops to exhibits of works by famous artists such as Salvador Dalí.
