Museo Regional de Mulegé (Former Prison)
Museo Regional de Historia de Mulegé
A small museum in a former 'prison without iron bars,' built in 1907. It tells the history of the oasis town.
This white fortress-style building was originally a state prison, famous as a 'prison without bars.' By day, inmates could leave to work in town, and when the horn sounded at dusk they returned to their cells. Escapees were even chased back by fellow prisoners. After it closed in 1975, it became a regional museum, displaying the original cells, mission-era artifacts, pearl-diving and fishing tools, old photographs and more. It is modest in size; you can see it in half an hour. Opening hours are irregular, generally mornings only, and it is closed on Sundays. Admission is a symbolic donation. It stands on a small hill north of the town center and is within walking distance.
Opening hours
Approx. Mon–Sat, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Mulegé River & Palm Oasis
- Mission Santa Rosalía de Mulegé
- Cerro El Sombrerito & Lighthouse
- Playa Santispac
- Playa El Coyote
- Punta Chivato
- San Borjitas Cave Paintings
- Bahía Concepción