Things to do in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon: The Best Museums

April 28, 2022 Florencio Paulino

Monterrey (Spanish pronunciation: [monteˈrei] ( listen)), is the capital and largest city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León, in Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is the country's ninth-largest city. Monterrey serves as a commercial center of northern Mexico and is the base of many significant international corporations.
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1. Carapan

Hidalgo Oriente 305, Monterrey 64000 Mexico +52 81 8345 4422 [email protected] http://carapan.com.mx
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Carapan

Carapan is a Mexican folk art gallery founded in 1950. Since then, it specializes in museum quality folk art pieces for collectors and enthusiasts. If you are looking for a special gift or a piece of art with a fine Mexican taste, this is the right place to visit. It is located at the core of downtown hotel zone in Monterrey, at a 10 minute drive from San Pedro and only a few blocks away from the Cathedral; the Macro Plaza and the Marco museum of contemporary art. A visit to Carapan is a travel trough Mexico´s most important folk art production centers. During your visit you will find a cared selection of textiles, pottery, silver jewelry, wood carvings and more. The gallery is hosted at an old colonial house with a beautiful central patio and 5 surrounding halls. The entrance is free and English, Spanish and French is spoken. The website of Carapan is: Los Amorosos, Mexican Folk Art Dealers. This brand was created to bring global access to the fine folk art items displayed at Carapan. They offer a great shopping experience trough a very detailed description of the displayed items, very secure transactions, safe packing, reliable worldwide shipping and a great customer service. If you see something you like online and would like receive it and pay it at your hotel, please call or e-mail us.

Reviewed By ConchitaSNT - Hagatna, Mariana Islands

I have always loved this store because it only sells the highest quality and authentic pieces from various states throughout Mexico. I have collected several pieces at this store over the years while visiting Monterrey. You won’t regret visiting it.

2. 3 Museos

Calle Diego de Montemayor 444 Monterrey Downtown, Monterrey 64000 Mexico +52 81 2033 9898 [email protected] http://www.3museos.com
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3. Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (MARCO)

Zuazua y Ocampo Zona Centro, Monterrey 64000 Mexico +52 81 8262 4500 [email protected] http://www.marco.org.mx
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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (MARCO)

Housed in a beautiful building designed by world-famous architect Ricardo Legorreta, this museum features works of major Mexican and Latin American artists.

Reviewed By draghignazzo - Mexico City, Mexico

Even at COVID-19 times, you can still enjoy art. Even I'm not a big fan of contemporary art, I really appreciate to have open places for culture at very reasonable prices.

4. Museo de Historia Mexicana

Dr Jose Ma. Coss 445 Colonia Bellavista, Monterrey 64280 Mexico 52-8-3286060 http://www.3museos.com
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Museo de Historia Mexicana

Museum featuring the works of such notable artists like Diego Rivera and Rufino Tamayo.

5. Museo de Antropologia y Paleontologia

Carretera Federal , 53 a 48 km de Monterrey, Monterrey Mexico 52-8-2880082
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Museo de Antropologia y Paleontologia

Small museum displays many of the fossil remains found nearby.

6. Planetario Alfa

Avenida Roberto Garza Sada No. 1000 Col. Carrizalejo, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Monterrey 66254 Mexico +52 81 8303 0001 [email protected] http://www.planetarioalfa.org.mx
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Planetario Alfa

Reviewed By lourdesp433

There is a beautiful group of peacocks and different birds outside, just before you start the visit, then you have a science museum, perfect for children 3-14, and also an IMAX theater, with very interesting documentaries.

7. Museo de Historia Mexicana

Dr Coss 445 Zona Centro, Monterrey 64000 Mexico 2033 9898 http://www.museohistoriamexicana.org.mx/
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Museo de Historia Mexicana

Museum delineates the history of Mexico from pre-historic times to the present.

Reviewed By rkigervaron - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amazing span of Mexican history in a very organized and complete exhibition. A great place for half a day

8. Museo de la Casa de los Titeres

Padre Raymundo Jardon, 945 Oriente Barrio Antiguo, Monterrey 64000 Mexico 52-8-3430604 http://www.baulteatro.com
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Museo de la Casa de los Titeres

A museum featuring beautiful puppets from around the world.

9. Museo del Obispado

Calle Rafael J. Verger s/n Colonia Obispado, Monterrey 64060 Mexico 52-8-3339588 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mirador-del-Obispado-Asta-Bandera/193265594045971
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Museo del Obispado

Beautiful building first built in 1787 as Bishop Fray Rafael Jose Verger's retirement home; now houses a Regional History Museum delineating Nuevo Leon's complex history.

10. Museo del Vidrio

Esq Con Zaragoza Calle Magallanes 517 Colonia Treviño, Monterrey 64570 Mexico +52 81 8863 1000 http://museovidrio.vto.com/
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Museo del Vidrio

This museum outlines the history of glass and the glass industry, featuring some beautiful examples of 20th-century glass art.

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