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Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca

Centro, Oaxaca de Juárez

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"An ex-convent built for the Dominican Order in the 16th century, it is now a museum showcasing pre-Hispanic art and the religious history of Oaxaca."
Oaxaca de Juárez Local

This beautiful museum is inside a 16th-century convent that was created for the Dominican Order. Today, it’s where you can learn more about the region’s history and culture through fields like crafts, medicine, and food. The collection has pieces that date back to the pre-Hispanic period and up through contemporary times. Most of the signage is in Spanish, but there are some English translations. Admission is 70 pesos.

Hours

Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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