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Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca

cnr Alcala & Gurrion | Plaza Santa Domingo, Oaxaca, Mexico
(951) 516 2991
Ranked #5 of 45 attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Traveler Description: This museum has its entrance just to the north of Sto Domingo churchs entrance. It is on the same plaza as the church and part of the same building... more »
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guatemala
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This museum, next to the Santo Domingo church, provides an essential introduction to the varied and spectacular culture, history and crafts of the many Indian tribes in the state of Oaxaca. More

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granite city
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

We bought tickets on the street for $2 for a cultural dance show....didn't believe that they were for 'real' and thought of it as a donation. Wow, when we were surprised that we really did have tickets for this incredible performance (same show in Mexico City for ten times that amount) in that glorious theater! The performances were A Plus! More

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canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

On an afternoon when thunderstorms were threatening, we decided to visit this amazing museum. Be prepared to go from room to room along a few corridors. It's a relaxed atmosphere despite the ever present security. Every aspect of the culture is on display from the religious to farm tools to art forms. The lighting is dim but you can get... More

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Tulsa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

Because we had been to so many museums, including the Museo de Antropologia in Mexico City, this one didn't have the impact that it might if it had been our first. However, the gift shop is pretty wonderful, with very nice selection at reasonable prices. More

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Southwest
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

It is a long tour if you buy the headset to tell you about the pieces, roughly 2 1/2 hours but well worth it. If you want to understand what some of the pieces are. All descriptions are written in Spanish so I had to have the headset to understand. Bets part was probably tomb 7 room. Amazing to see... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

We are travelling with two-year old. The lady at the ticket office did not let him in with his small stuffed toy (8 cm mouse, with nothing inside but cotton). Our son started crying when she took it from him (yes, she did!), and that was the end of the museum exploration for us. "These are the rules of the... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

In the convent next door to Sto Domingo - terrific, extensive museum in a great setting More

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Port Angeles, Washington
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

The building which houses the museum is amazing, beautifully restored. Lovely views of the ethobotanical gardens. The exhibits were very interesting and an english audio tour was available. The artifacts on display from Monte Alban really tied the two activities together nicely. More

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san francisco
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

This museum, housed in an ex-convento next to the Templo Santo Domingo, is essential for any visitor to understand the history and culture of pre- and post-hispanic Oaxaca. There's a lot to take in so plan accordingly. Also, there is generally a contemporary art exhibit which, in my visits, has always been worth seeing. More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Artifacts mostly very interesting, signage inadequate. Beautiful architecture and views. More

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