Top 10 Museums in Oaxaca, Oaxaca

April 20, 2022 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Oaxaca, Southern Mexico including Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, State Museum of Popular Art, Taller Zeny Fuentes y Reyna, Casa Don Taurino, Museo Infantil de Oaxaca, Casa Cruz, Museo-Taller "El Tallador de Suenos", Europa Galeria De Arte, Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art, Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca.
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1. Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

Oaxaca Mexico http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/415
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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

The ruins of this ancient Zapotec capital make up one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Latin America.

Reviewed By zantb003 - Sybertsville, United States

Great site!! Great prehispanic temples and observatory. It’s a part of Oaxaca, Zapotecs. I enjoyed it, of course, we’re into history and archeology. It’s impressive-grand.

Independencia S/N, 1a Seccion Barrio La Calera, San Bartolo Mexico +52 951 551 0036
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State Museum of Popular Art

3. Taller Zeny Fuentes y Reyna

Carretera Oaxaca - Pto. Angel Km 23.5, San Martin Tilcajete 71506 Mexico +52 951 229 1397 [email protected] http://zenyfuentesyreyna.com
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Taller Zeny Fuentes y Reyna

Our Origin Zeny Fuentes and Reyna workshop, is located in a small town in Oaxaca. From generation to generation, our families have dedicated themselves to carving and painting wooden figures in a style known as alebrije in order to continue the traditions by creating their own version: the artistic identity where color and sculpture have a specific meaning, full of colors. and love for nature, as well as for its enormous cultural heritage, and now they share their love for this art with everyone, preserving and teaching their family legacy.

4. Casa Don Taurino

Calle 20 de Noviembre # 15 between 20 de Noviembre and Matamoros, Teotitlan del Valle 70420 Mexico +52 951 524 4059 [email protected] http://casadontaurino.com
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Casa Don Taurino

"Casa Don Taurino" is a Zapotec textile gallery, focused in preserving the ancient weaving and dying techniques used by our ancestors for the past 2500 years. In this studio gallery you will be able to appreciate the how the weaving is done, where the colors come, and how we get inspired.

Reviewed By PlatinumFish96

Casa Don Taurino is located in a beautiful Oaxaca-style-architecture building, infront of the Sangre de Cristo Church. If you search for the place in google Maps don't get discouraged by the picture you'll find there since the owners made an awesome job refurbishing the building. Inside you will find exquisite textiles, dyed with natural colors, fine-designed ceramics and the most colorful blown glass of all Mexico. It's worth the visit since they make a fine selection of everything they offer, along with the owners warmth.

5. Museo Infantil de Oaxaca

Francisco I. Madero 511, Barrio de Ex-Marquesado, Centro, Oaxaca. Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril, Oaxaca 68034 Mexico +52 951 516 9388 [email protected] http://www.mio.org.mx
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Museo Infantil de Oaxaca

6. Casa Cruz

Avenida B. Juarez 190, Teotitlan del Valle Mexico +52 951 524 4020 [email protected] http://casa-cruz-art-gallery.business.site/
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Casa Cruz

Fidel Cruz Lazo From Casa Cruz Is A Weaver Of “tapices” And An Expert In Natural Dye Techniques From The Village Of Teotitlan, Near Oaxaca City In Oaxaca, Mexico. Fidel Cruz And His Wife, Maria Have Developed An Exotic Array Of Natural Dye Colors.

7. Museo-Taller "El Tallador de Suenos"

Alvaro Obregon #1, San Antonio Arrazola, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan., Oaxaca 71230 Mexico +52 951 322 2505 [email protected] http://www.eltalladordesueños.com
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Museo-Taller "El Tallador de Suenos"

Museum and Workshop of Manuel Jimenez Ramirez. Was a Mexican carver, sculptor and painter being the originator of the wood carving (Alebrijes) in Oaxaca Mexico, Since 1927.

8. Europa Galeria De Arte

Blvd Benito Juarez Zona Comercial Tangolunda, Local 3, Huatulco 70989 Mexico +52 958 131 4730 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/europagaleriadearte/
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Europa Galeria De Arte

Contemporary And Modern Art Gallery. Original Mexican Art. Provide art consultation, Interior decoration, art packaging and shipping, art preservation, and restoration work. Promote Art awareness/history, and insight into Mexican Art and World Art that has influenced many generations of Mexican Artist. We also conduct free student tours with local schools to promote art awareness and Mexican Art History. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Reviewed By kena349

Definitely one of the finest art galleries in Huatulco. A wonderful variety of size and style of art showcasing various talented and acclaimed artists throughout Mexico. Sam is well versed on the artists, their styles and the history of the artists on display. Worth a visit!!

9. Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art

Av. Morelos 503, Oaxaca 68130 Mexico +52 951 516 7617 [email protected] http://www.rufinotamayo.org.mx/wp/tamayo/maprt-oaxaca/
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Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art

This museum contains a varied collection of pre-Columbian art donated by Rufino Tamayo, one of Mexico's most famous modern artists.

Reviewed By mollyregan - New York City, United States

Don't miss this museum. It has an amazing collection of artifacts from pre-Hispanic Mexico. In each room there was information in English that helped us understand the significance of the pieces.

10. Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca

Calle Macedonio Alcala Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico +52 951 516 2991 http://www.inah.gob.mx/red-de-museos/207-museo-de-las-culturas-de-oaxaca-santo-domingo
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Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca

Reviewed By carloscV9105BF - San Diego, United States

This place has the best ancient art in Oaxaca and plus some other interesting item regarding Oaxaca's history. Its in a beautiful building with three different courtyards and great views of the Jarding Botanico that surrounds it.

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