Imagining Mexico opening reception

The Mexican Conquest from the Aztec Empire to New Spain

Oct 1, 2010

From Oct. 1 through Jan. 23, 2011, the History Museum’s Triangle Gallery presents Imagining Mexico: From the Aztec Empire to Colonial New Spain, an original exhibit featuring books, prints and maps from the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library’s John Bourne Collection of Meso-Americana, the Rare Books Collection, and the Map Collection. Come to our grand-opening reception from 5:30-7 pm on Friday, Oct. 1. The Museum of New Mexico Women’s Board will serve light refreshments in the museum lobby.

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Tenochtitlan scene

Tlaxcala scene

Historia de Nueva España

Habsburg Coat of Arms

Cortés received by Moctezuma II

Aztec Calendar Stone

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