Museo del Coleccionista de Tijuana

The basics

Some tours visit the museum to give travelers unusual insight into local history. However, given that the museum is in the heart of Tijuana’s downtown, it’s easy to visit on your own if you’re in the area—just enter and explore three floors of exhibits. Start with the first floor, dedicated to classic collectibles, and continue to the Wrestling Museum on the second floor, where you'll find classic wrestler masks, more action figures, and a staged wrestling ring.

Things to know before you go

• MUCOTI is ideal for kids and travelers interested in eccentric local history.

• The museum holds more than 12,000 collectible items.

• To enter you’ll need to pay a nominal admission fee.

• Most exhibits have informative descriptions.

• Plans to spend about 1–2 hours here.

How to get there

The museum lies off of Avenida Revolución—one of the most-visited tourist attractions in Tijuana—on Calle Hermenegildo Galeana in the heart of downtown. The best way to get around this part of central Tijuana is by walking—but you can also take public buses, taxis, and rideshares.

When to get there

MUCOTI is open on the weekends, Friday–Sunday, from morning to early evening; weekdays are typically not an option for visiting. Given the museum's strategic location, you can visit in the late afternoon, stay until closing, and head to the restaurants and bars on Avenida Revolución. Check the museum website for any special events and exhibitions.

The Lucha Libre exhibits at MUCOTI

Kids will probably love the semi-vintage toy and superhero collections at MUCOTI, but probably not as much as the entire exhibit dedicated to Lucha Libre, Mexico’s own “freestyle” wrestling style. At the exhibit on the second floor, they can check out classic wrestling masks, costumes, and action figures; they can also take photos next to a wrestling ring and sometimes even say hello to a resident wrestler.