Oaxaca Mexico, Museums, Culture Centers, Theatres

The Oaxaca area is constantly hosting different types of art exhibitions and various cultural events. The city's museums and theatres are usually busy with exhibitions and live musical performances. There is a great number of choices on any given date. Check around town, there are flyers and posters pasted all over town advising of the many exhibitions and live performances. You can also check with the local tourism office which is located at the corner of Av. Independencia and Garcia Vigil, their telephone number is 516-0123, ask for the "Guía Cultural" for the current month.

Museums (Museos)	Location	Telephone
Casa de Cultura Oaxaqueña - Cultural displays and events - Concerts -Dance - Theatre - Cultural workshops.	González Ortega 403	516-1154
Centro Cultural Santo Domingo - Spectacular display of jewelry, costumes and artifacts from the incredible Monte Albán archeological site dating to 500 AD. Gift shop - books.	Alcalá y Gurrión Centro Histórico	516-2991
Instituto de Artes Gráficas - Devoted to promoting and exhibiting the graphic arts - over 5,000 engravings, etchings and wood block prints from all over the world - Extensive library.	Alcalá 507 Centro Histórico	516-2045
Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia - Historical displays and artifacts from the Monte Albán archeological site.	Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán	516-1215
Museo Rufino Tamayo - Featuring Rufino Tamayo's vast collection of pre- Hispanic art, which has been donated to the state of Oaxaca and is on permanent display.	Morelos 503 Centro Histórico	516-4750
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca - Featuring works of both local and nationally acclaimed artists - 14 exhibition rooms, with 6 devoted to permanent displays.	Alcalá 202 Centro Histórico	514-2228
Museo Casa de Juárez - The modest house where Benito Juárez was raised has been meticulously restored. Get a feeling of life in Oaxaca during the mid-19th century.	García Vigil 609 Centro Histórico	516-1860
Museo de Filatelia - It's a stamp museum, but the architecture and quality of the displays deserve at least a quick peek.	Reforma 504 Centro Histórico	516-8028

Theatres
Teatro Alvaro Carrillo...Theatre - Recitals - Performing arts - Concerts.	Calzada Madero at Av. Tecnológico	514-5539
Teatro Macedonio Alcalá...Theatre - Recitals - Performing arts - Concerts.	Independencia 900	516-3387
Sala Versalles...Theatre - Recitals - Performing arts - Concerts.	M. Ocampo 105	516-0815

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