Museum de la Charreria

The Museum de la Charrer a is located in Mexico City’s Colonia Centro. It was built on the site of the old monastery, closed in 1821. The museum was opened in 1970 with the aim of preserving and promoting the traditions and sports of Charreada.

The museum stores exhibits of decorative and applied art, many items that are related to sports. For example, the museum features sports hats, weapons, lasso, saddle and Charro costumes. Many exhibits are mostly donated by fans of this sport.