The La Milarca Museum in Nuevo León houses an extensive and diverse collection that includes dinosaur fossils, folk art, as well as important historical pieces such as Hernán Cortés' sword and Maximilian's ring. Since its administration by the Government of Nuevo León in May, efforts have been made to transform it into a cultural space that promotes knowledge, history, and local identity.
Deputy Claudia Caballero, from the National Action party, has requested that the museum be declared a Cultural Heritage of the State, highlighting its importance and value. The museum's collection is estimated to be around 3 billion pesos, and it is mentioned that there are more than 50 new species in the paleontological collection.
Mauricio Fernández Garza, a philanthropist and politician, dedicated his life to collecting treasures such as fossils, minerals, art, and antiques, creating La Milarca for the enjoyment of his fellow citizens. His passion for paleontology led him to discover an important fossil bank in Nuevo León, where the plesiosaur was discovered and named in his honor as "Mauriciosaurio Fernandezsi."
The museum has been included in the cultural offering of the State of Nuevo León as part of 3 Museums that have transformed into 4, strengthening the artistic and heritage landscape of the region. In light of the cultural relevance of the La Milarca Museum, the need for it to be officially recognized as a Cultural Heritage of the State is emphasized.
