Amazing art in a gorgeous space. I would highly recommend a visit and will visit again!read more

Stumbled upon this place by accident. All the other museums in town were closed so I was surprised…read moreand excited to find an open one. The museum isn't tiny but it's also not very big. There's no way to spend more than an hour here. Likely, a thirty minute visit if you take the time to look/read. The art is contemporary so in my opinion, hit or miss. There were pieces which I loved and others which confused or repulsed me. It's all part of the contemporary art experience though, no? Go with the flow. Don't expect to find translations as the captions were in Spanish. Use a translation app. Oaxaca isn't particularly English-friendly overall. It's a bit of a struggle at times but I'm learning Spanish so it was good practice. Either way, this is contemporary art. I think you can still appreciate and enjoy it without having all the context/background. Very cheap entrance fee. 20 pesos = 1 USD.

A very small and rather underwhelming collection. 30 mins…read morewas more than enough time for us and that included us watching a 10 min film.

We stopped by the Museo Textil de Oaxaca on our first day in Oaxaca. It's a small museum, but it's…read morefree to visit and worth a quick wander around during your visit. The architecture is really stunning, and it's a good introduction to the textile arts that are foundational to Oaxaca.

This July festival is an absolute delight to attend. It really showcases the folkloric dances,…read morecostumes, and traditions of the region of Oaxaca. I highly recommend visiting the smaller towns in the area to get a variety of how it is celebrated.

Mid July is a very popular time for tourists to visit Oaxaca - mainly for Guelaguetza parades…read more(desfiles, calendas, and convites), music/dance performances, and specialized festivals - with the two Mondays on the Hill being the biggest draw. Many nearby towns also have their own events and celebrations. The main auditorium features morning and afternoon shows each of the two main Mondays. For those who want to watch for free, come EARLY and line up and WAIT to get in. You can often get a great seat! The multi-group dance shows go for about 4 hours each - with pre-event bands playing for about 2 hours prior to the main event. To get in requires passing through an airport style security check - where water is taken away and empty bottles are not allowed. This mainly just protects the concession owner(s) selling things inside. There are also vendors selling food and other items outside. The Sunday night before the first main Monday shows features a (free) performance of the famous local legend about (Zapotec Princess) Donaji. The auditorium can probably hold around 1,500 people? For those not able to get a paid or free ticket, wanting to watch dance shows, the baseball stadium can hold more people and doesn't charge for the shows by the "teachers". There are also many similar performances at the various festivals, in the city's plazas and almost nightly parades. Almost all events mentioned randomly throw various small gifts into the crowd - and many people also often offer free shots of of Mezcal.

Its one of those experiences that frames the history of the place you're visiting and makes you…read moresay, "oh, now I get it! " Im not a mega museum fan but this one is curated from local history and artists and is a must when in Oaxaca. Let your imagination run wild with the events that must have taken place in the stunning corridors. It would be the perfect place for a masquerade ball.

Gorgeous museum showcasing history in Oaxaca, from the indigenous Zapotec era through the Spanish…read morecolonization. The architecture is stunning and spacious. The exhibits are super organized and clean. Highly recommended and well worth the $5 admission fee. Clean restrooms as well.

What an amazingly gorgeous space and oasis of calm in the center of Oaxaca City! It has a library,…read morecafe, gift shop, and event space providing free events. Their outdoor space is a wonderful place to hang out. I'll be there again next time I'm in town!!!

Great coffee and vibes. The barista was amazing! Very friendly staff, especially the barista. Her…read morelatte art was on point!

An absolutely wonderful museum. The collection is relatively…read moresmall but absolutely exquisite. The staging is well done and the staff helpful. Bravo to Rufino Tamayo for having the foresight to source, acquire and generously donate such an important body of work. Highly recommended !

I went there three times during their posted open hours, and they were closed each time. I finally…read moregave up.