Museum Honors History of the Church in Mexico

Located on Canyon Road in Provo, Utah, the Mormon Mexican Museum is a special tribute to the pioneers of the Church in Mexico.

For years, Fernando Gomez and his aunt Consuelo Gomez Gonzalez saved artifacts and records pertaining to the history of their ancestors who had joined the Church in Mexico.   When people in the Mexican community heard about Fernando’s project, they contributed their own materials.  The years of collecting and curating have resulted in this museum that profiles a unique chapter in the history of the Church.  The museum opened in 2011.

James Mitchell, grandson-in-law to Fernando Gomez, now helps at the museum and spoke to the BYU Universe about his family’s efforts to tell the story of the Church in Mexico and the impact of the museum on the community.

The museum details the stories of the growth of the Church in Mexico and the translation of the Book of Mormon into Spanish.  The wide variety of artifacts include traditional Mexican dresses and sacrament trays and cups.

The museum has shed light on the history of the Church in Mexico which, to many members, isn’t given as much attention as other accounts.  Visitors to the museum have even discovered their own family history.

The museum is located on 1501 N. Canyon Road in Provo and is open to the public Tuesday–Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  For more information, call 801-830-1468.  Admission is free.