MexicoCity.cdmx.gob.mx

< Go Back

Zapatista Barracks Museum

museo cuartel zapatista

 

The Zapatista Barracks Museum is the Museo Comunitario Cuartel Zapatista in San Pablo Oztotepec in Milpa Alta.

Simply a big house, it was used as the headquarters of the Zapatista army during the Mexican Revolution. Led by Emiliano Zapata, the Peasant Revolution mostly in the state of Morelos was an extended agrarian movement. Many argue that it’s not entirely resolved, even today. Much of the south of Mexico City was involved in the conflict, and only benefitted as some of their rights to the land were restored in the 1920s.

Throughout the conflict, Zapata and his army took refuge in constantly changing places. On their way from Morelos to Mexico City, they found this house offered a strategic location. The house was used as a barracks and temporary headquarters in 1914. In 1998, those remembering the Zapatista cause turned the entire house into a museum.

Importantly, Zapata also ratified the Plan de Ayala here, too. The document called for substantial land reforms, and redistribution of lands to the peasants. The museum has a facsimile of the original manuscript. Letters and photos from soldiers in the army while they remained in the barracks make fascinating subject matter. Exhibit spaces are dedicated to preserving and showing the weapons, tools, ammunition, clothing, and everyday items from the time.

Local people are on hand to provided guided visits. They’re also experts on the history of the town, its legends, stories, and traditions. Just a few meters away from the Zapatista Barracks Museum is the Church Sanctuary of the Lord of Chalma. It’s one of several important churches in the town of San Pablo Oztotepec.

Hours:
Mondays through Fridays – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

How to get here

Nearby

Mercado San Pablo Oztotepec

Nearest at 0.15 kms.

Ruta de la Milpa

Nearest at 3.6 kms.

Recomendado por CANIRAC

Related

Wax Figures Museum, La Villa

More than a wax museum, the Misterios collection is a thundering reverberation from the past . . .

Mexican Stock Exchange Museum (MUBO)

A museum dedicated to the history of Mexican finance . . .

National Museum of Housing (Munavi)

A museum dedicated to Mexico's long history of housing and living.

National Museum of the Interventions - Churubusco Monastery

Not just the Museum of the Interventions and a fascinating military history, it's a fascinating monastery too.

Chapultepec Site Museum & Visitors Center

A museum and welcome center for the Chapultepec community...

Practical guide and services