This gallery presents a permanent display of objects that illustrate the historical development of the region during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. Highlights include documents, paintings, and photographs.

This period includes Jalisco’s independent life as a state, the Reform War, the Porfiriato, and the Mexican Revolution. Jalisco played a central role in each of these events and was instrumental in shaping the liberal course of the country. The era was marked by national consolidation, the strict application of law, and ongoing political crises, as well as a flourishing of the arts, sciences, and educational reform.