Handcrafts

The handicrafts in Morelia are part of the historical inheritance of the region. Man, the family workshops and the materials provided by nature are three factors that make the handicrafts unique. Some typical pieces include pottery, pitchers, plates and punch bowls, all painted with their marvelous designs; figures carved out of wood include carved masks, saints and crèches, among others.

Expo State Fair

Expo State Fair. Craft, cattle, commercial and industrial display. Music and dance shows, amusement rides and traditional groups. Held from the last Sunday in April to the third Sunday in May.

Museo de las Artesanías  (The Handcraft Museum)

Displays collections of every type of craftwork in Michoacán. Open Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fray Juan de San Miguel 129, on the corner of Humboldt.

Museo de la Mascara (Museum of the Mask)

Set in the Casa de la Cultura de Morelia, this museum displays 167 ethnographic objects from various Mexican states. Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Av. Morelos Norte 485.