AGUASCALIENTES.- The Aguascalientes Regional History Museum (MRHA) has opened a fascinating new exhibition, "Inventions that Changed the World," showcasing the ingenuity of humanity through a captivating display of approximately 70 archaeological and historical objects.

The exhibition, organized by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), offers a glimpse into the evolution of material life in the 20th century, highlighting how everyday objects have shaped our world.

"This exhibition celebrates the human creativity behind the inventions that have transformed our lives," says Paola Daniela Ibarra Villa, curator and head of the museum's dissemination area. "We explore not just the objects themselves, but the stories and the brilliant minds behind them."

Visitors will encounter a diverse array of objects, including a vintage Edison Record player, a rotary-screen television, and even a rare Rudge-Whitworth bicycle from the 1930s, a model reportedly owned by King George VI of the United Kingdom. These items, along with many others, offer a fascinating journey through the history of human innovation.

The exhibition is thoughtfully curated, with displays organized around key inventions like the revolver, the steam engine, the bicycle, photography, the automobile, and the telephone. Each object is accompanied by informative graphics that delve into its history, manufacture, and evolution.

"We wanted to go beyond simply showcasing objects," explains Ibarra Villa. "We aim to tell the stories behind these inventions, to understand the challenges they overcame and the impact they had on society."

The exhibition also features 24 intriguing fragments of clay faces and parts of anthropomorphic figurines, offering a glimpse into the ingenuity of our ancestors. These artifacts will be further studied to determine their age and origin.

"Inventions that Changed the World" is a testament to human creativity and a reminder of the profound impact that innovation has had on our lives.

Visit the Aguascalientes History Museum (located at 118 Venustiano Carranza Street, downtown Aguascalientes) to experience this captivating exhibition. Admission to the exhibition is free, with a general museum admission fee of 75 pesos. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.