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Houston Museum of Natural Science

La Virgen de Guadalupe: Empress of the Americas

Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 – Monday, Sep. 5, 2016

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She’s been a symbol of hope, protection and comfort to her followers for almost 500 years, but why? What is it about her that has inspired millions throughout the Americas? La Virgen de Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego in 1531 and changed his life. Today, her image represents not only a great miracle, but the identity of a nation of believers. Trace the story back to its origins in our limited engagement exhibition.

La Virgen de Guadalupe ha sido un símbolo de esperanza, protección y consuelo para sus seguidores por casi 500 años. Pero, ¿qué hay en ella que ha inspirado a millones de personas en las Américas? La virgen morena apareció frente a Juan Diego en 1531 en un evento que no sólo cambió su vida sino la de toda una nación. Hoy en día, su imagen representa un milagro y la identidad de una cultura. Revive su historia desde sus orígenes hasta el día de hoy en nuestra exposición.

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