Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca (MACO)
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca (MACO)
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10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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This museum has permanent exhibits of five well-known Oaxacan artists and also has a rotating collection of modern exhibits.
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Smileypigs
Toronto, Canada40 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Don't bother to visit unless you are into modern art kind of art. The place is small and the exhibitions are few. We spent maybe 45 min there and I left feeling very unpleasant. Maybe I just don't appreciate those art.
Admission fee is 50 peso. Not worth it in my opinion.
Admission fee is 50 peso. Not worth it in my opinion.
Written 29 January 2023
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Adam G
San Francisco, CA1 contribution
We visited the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca (MACO) during a recent trip to Oaxaca. The permanent collection is amazing and they had a very nice rotating exhibit. If you're in Oaxaca definitely don't miss taking some time to see this museum!
Written 26 February 2006
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The Wandering Reviewer
Melbourne, Australia12,190 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
Oaxaca has many great galleries, museums and art places. But this one was special. Modern, funky, engaging, sets itself apart from so many others that I visited. Each gallery and place was wonderful and had it's own style, just as this one did.
The collections are beautifully displayed and the building itself captures the imagination.
With everything old and new juxtaposed I felt blessed to be travelling in this amazing part of Mexico.
Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. A must visit.
The collections are beautifully displayed and the building itself captures the imagination.
With everything old and new juxtaposed I felt blessed to be travelling in this amazing part of Mexico.
Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. A must visit.
Written 31 March 2018
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Kirk E
Santa Fe, NM985 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
MACO is a refreshing, dynamic antidote to the endless offerings of ethnographic art and antiquities on display elsewhere in Oaxaca. Housed in a beautifully converted former hacienda, the museum specializes in provocative, large-scale installations. The rotating exhibitions provide a fascinating snapshot into trends in contemporary Latin American art. It's definitely worth looking in to see what's on display.
Written 14 January 2015
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Cheryl W
Mount Vernon, WA95 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
I don't know if it's part of their regular collection, but this museum had some really disturbing pieces of "art" on display. I am pretty open minded and just thought it was funny, but if you're traveling with kids, you might want to check into what they're showing before you go in.
Written 5 January 2015
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sandy672
Guadalajara, Mexico37 contributions
Feb 2013 • Solo
The space was beautifully designed for several shows....all showcasing the amazing talents in this region. A must-see. Also a great gift shop to bring some original designs home.
Written 11 March 2013
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Shalla
7 contributions
May 2019
This was a small museum, but I feel a necessary one to visit. It is always interesting to see how the ancient art has an influence up to the modern visions. And I think the traveler always needs to experience in a sensual and visual way the emotions of the painful parts of this people's history. We need to see the injustice so we remain vigilant to try and evolve beyond this.
Written 27 April 2020
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Jbsvmn
Minneapolis, MN13 contributions
Jan 2020
Very small with some interesting work but not particularly extensive. Good for a 30 minute short drop in.
Written 3 February 2020
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sabine17093
Mendocino, CA147 contributions
Nov 2019
I was a bit disappointed since there was only one artist featured. He was pretty good but i wanted to see a variety.
Written 10 November 2019
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Cathy H
Toronto, Canada79 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Even if modern art isn't your thing, this building has hidden treasures such as the trees in the back space, the view of Alcala from the upper windows. The current exhibit, which pairs urban artists with local craftspeople is inspiring.
Written 15 March 2019
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