National Museum of the Revolution
Introduction
The National Museum of the Revolution is located in the basement of the Monument to the Revolution "Monumento a la Revolución (Mexico)") and was inaugurated on November 20, 1986. The museum focuses on showing the history of Mexico and also has as a Permanent exhibition "Sixty-three years in the history of Mexico 1857-1920" that spans from the promulgation of the Constitution of 1857 "Federal Constitution of the United States Mexicanos (1857)") until the Presidency of Venustiano Carranza, focusing on the revolutionary period.[1].
Present
Contenido
Con una inversión de 65 millones de pesos, reabren el Museo Nacional de la Revolución, por medio de la secretaría de Desarrollo Urbano y Vivienda en conjunto con la autoridad del espacio público capitalino, ampliaron mil 325 metros cuadrados el espacio del recinto.
Su remodelación incluye tres secciones:.
• - Museo del Sitio.
• - Nueva exposición permanente.
• - Sala para exposiciones temporales.
Stages
In the Site Museum, you can see the construction stages of what would be the Legislative Palace and ended up being the Monument to the Revolution. The permanent exhibition has more than 400 pieces that cover history from the Reformation period to Cardenism, including insignia, clothing, flags and official documents that confirm the historical legacy of the revolutionary period.
Likewise, it is divided into stages such as:
• - The consolidation of the Mexican State.
• - The Porfiriato.
• - The Democratic Revolution.
• - The Civil War.
• - The Constitution.
Furthermore, the new museography pays tribute to La Bola, anonymous characters who participated in the armed movement, characterized in sculptures that welcome the museum.
Inclusion
The museum allows the inclusion of people with disabilities in its activities. Because access to it is not presented as a limitation, but rather its facilities have available access to its lobby and first level, through its scenic elevator.