Selena's museum
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Selena Quintanilla is still one of the most celebrated Latina artists in history. Her contribution to the music industry did not only greatly impact new artists but as well as the lives of every member of the Latino community.

Her career and music are still celebrated even after her death. Many festivals were also made to honor the Queen of Tejano music. 

If you are planning to visit the Selena Museum, there are 10 remarkable mementos that you should not miss. These are the collectibles and items owned by the Queen of Tejano music. Here are some of them according to an article published in We Are Mitu:

1. Selena's Red Convertible Car

This is the favorite car of Selena. It was found out that Selena first bought a new Balck Porsche but it seems that the car didn't vibe with the Queen of Tejano Music so she decided to trade it with an old red convertible car. One of the reasons why Selena did it because the red convertible car resembles with her signature red lip.

2. Selena's MAC Makeup Line

MAC Cosmetics launched a makeup line inspired by Selena Quintanilla in 2016. It immediately went sold out just hours after it was released online in the market. The MAC makeup line products are now displayed at the Selena Museum.

3. Selena's Fashion Sketches

Another reason that makes Selena distinct compared to other artists is her ability to have the first-hand of her fashion and style. Those who have seen the Queen of Tejano Music would be reminded of her sense of style that made her iconic. In fact, she opened two boutiques before she died. However, it was closed after her death. Bu anyone who would like to see the fashion sketches of Selena can still see it at Selena museum.

4. Selena's Childhood Dolls

Selena had a close tie with her parents. She used to sing with her father while playing guitar when she was still a child. One of the toys that will always remind her parents is her baby doll and Raggedy Anne. To Selena's parents, she will always be their little girl.

5. Fan Mail From Around the World

The stardom of Selena reached around the world. It is not surprising anymore why many are sending her mails and sharing how they loved the music of Selena. Moreover, you can still send your fan mail through the Q Production Entertainment.

6. Selena's Original Manuscript

Just months after Selena's death, many studios were vying for the rights of Selena's life story. The family became involved in the making of Selena's movie to make sure that her life was portrayed properly. The original manuscript about her life is still at the Selena museum and is well taken care of.

7. Selena's Egg Collection

One of the odd collections of Selena is eggs, specifically the Faberge eggs. Selena had plenty of collection of these eggs and these are still found at the Selena Museum. If you are curious as to what these eggs look like, then don't forget to visit the museum.

8. Selena's Grammy Dress

Selena is not just the Queen of Tejano but music but she also Grammy Awards. If you are wondering about what dress she wore during that night, then this is again the other reason why you should visit her museum. Her iconic dress is placed inside the museum and it will remind her fans about the achievements of the late Queen of Tejano Music.

9. The studio where Selena recorded her final album

Q Productions has been the recording studio of many Latin artists until today but the first one who recorded there was Selena. This was also the studio where Selena recorded her final album before she died. 

10. Selena's Grammy

One of the achievements that made the career of Selena blossom was her Grammy Awards for Best Mexican/American album. Her award is also placed in the Selena Museum. Selena could have achieved more if her life was not cut short.