A major art museum in Guadalajara, this is a must see. But don't get too excited. Although a world…read moreheritage site, this is not an awe-inspiring museum unless you're a fan of 1930s modernist murals. The main gallery is interesting and reveals a key part of Mexico's history and politics through art. The museum includes several lesser exhibits ranging from modern artists of Mexico to a history of the building. On Tuesdays the museum is free. Time budget: unless you're studying this period of art, budget about an hour for the museum. Misc: (1) If you have a purse or backpack, you will be asked to check it. (2) Normal price for entry is $80 pesos. (3) Restrooms are available without charge in the museum.

4 stars if you go on Tuesday when it is free. 3 stars if you go any other day and have to pay 80…read morepesos for entry. No bags are allowed inside this museum. Be prepared to check any bag you have no matter what size. I had small cross body bag and was told I needed to check it in. Bag check is free. This is a beautiful building with interesting artwork on the walls and ceilings. Some of the artwork has QR code for you to watch a video in Spanish or English that explains some of the artwork in the main hall. These were informative. Walk around and enjoy some of the smaller art galleries. Some are only in Spanish. Budget no more than 2 hours unless you want to watch every video and read every piece of artwork throughout the facility. Bathrooms: free and clean onsite If you need a snack, head to La Chispita for a great beef and chorizo taco.

This little museum is really sweet. It's free to get in, the explanations are bilingual and really…read moreinteresting. There are only six small rooms so it's really quick and easy to add to your sightseeing schedule. I wish they'd had a gift shop!

History and art art married inside Ex Convento del Carmen. Once a 17th century church and convent…read moreis now an art gallery by local and international artists. Open at 11 a.m., sign in with the security guard and wander for free for as long as you like. When my five-year-old daughter and I visited on a Friday in July 2022, only one gallery was open. It took us 15 minutes to wander and enjoy the art. Nearby is a plaza with a working fountain and street art.

Tlaquepaque is famous for its clay arts but it's very easy to walk through the main tourist…read moreshopping area and not notice this amongst the Frida Kahlo and sacred heart souvenirs that you see repeating throughout Mexico. This museum is very tiny but gives a quick overview to the ceramics history of the area and what makes it unique. It's worth a stop if it's your first time in Tlaquepaque and it's free. The amount of pottery wasn't overwhelming (for non-pottery lovers) but the collection was nice and easy to digest. There's also a tucked away gift shop inside with some locally made crafts.

Loved visiting Museo de Arte de Zapopan (MAZ). The museum is free admission every day and it is a…read moregreat add on to checking out Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Zapopan. The museum is located just off of Plaza de las Americas, across from the Zapopan letters, and on the way to the Monumento Arcos de Zapopan. The exhibits we saw during our visit included Ojos Obsidianos by Donna Huanca, Los de Abajo (The Underdogs) by Mark Bradford, and Ano del Usagi by Leiko Ikemura. Bradford's Mural, Man of Fire, was particularly incredible to see after seeing the Orozco murals at Hospicio Cabañas in Guadalajara. Bradford created his mural in corresponding colors to Orozco's of the same name. We ended up checking out Huanca's exhibit twice. 1) Because we really enjoyed it and also 2) because it was in an air conditioned space and it was very, very hot the day we visited.

This museum looks so unassuming from the outside but is exceptional. There is so much to see! They…read morehave everything from beautiful historic paintings to a life-size mammoth skeleton. Keep your Google Translate handy since all the signs are in Spanish. You can easily spend half a day or more in this fantastic museum. Two thumbs way up.

cute museum although it is missing some artifacts and things to see. I wish there was more but what…read moreis there is very interesting and fun to look at