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Rufino Tamayo Museum of Mexican Pre-Columbian Art

Rufino Tamayo Museum of Mexican Pre-Columbian Art
Museum

Rufino Tamayo Museum of Mexican Pre-Columbian Art

(951) 516 76 17.

Morelos No. 503, Centro, Oaxaca, Oax.. 68000.

$ 2.00

Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm, Monday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am - 03:00 pm

Information

The Rufino Tamayo Museum of Mexican Pre-Columbian Art was opened on January 29, 1974. It is a testimony to the importance and value of pre-Columbian mexican art.

As a young man, Tamayo became interested in and felt an affinity for the Pre Columbian world which became part of his self identity.

This interest inspired his art throughout his lifetime and led him to collect the masterpieces which he donated as a museum to Oaxaca, his native city.

To house the collection, a viceregal period mansion wad donated by the State Government.

It has beed said that the three greatest periods of Mexican Art have been joined together in this museum :

the Pre Columbian period, represented by the collection;
the Colonial Period, by the beautiful building where it is housed;
and the Modern Era, by the attitude of the modern artist who acknowledged the valor of the art, selected it, and put in a setting that reflects its true merit.

The collection has been divided into five rooms, each indicated by a different color, chosen by Tamayo.

Throughout the year the museum organizes concerts, workshops, conferences, and other events to disseminate Mexican culture.

The Museum opens everyday but Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m and from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday from 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.

It’s closed January 1st, Holy Friday, May 1st, September 16th, November 2nd and December 25th.

General Admission: $40 pesos.

Multimedia

Photo Gallery

Statues of the famous Choloesquincles Dogs from Colima
Statues of the famous Choloesquincles Dogs from Colima
It showcases the personal collection of pre-Hispanic art of Rufino Tamayo
It showcases the personal collection of pre-Hispanic art of Rufino Tamayo
Probably a priest of the Goddess Tlazolteotl
Probably a priest of the Goddess Tlazolteotl
Funerary urns of the archaeological site of Monte Alban
Funerary urns of the archaeological site of Monte Alban
Goddess of fertility, Huasteca Culture from Tamaulipas
Goddess of fertility, Huasteca Culture from Tamaulipas
Maya stele depicting a priest in ceremonial dress
Maya stele depicting a priest in ceremonial dress
Maya Toltec sculptures of Campeche
Maya Toltec sculptures of Campeche
Living area in the courtyard of the Museo Rufino Tamayo in Oaxaca
Living area in the courtyard of the Museo Rufino Tamayo in Oaxaca
Museum opened on January 29, 1974 by Rufino Tamayo
Museum opened on January 29, 1974 by Rufino Tamayo
Facade of the Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre Hispanic Art
Facade of the Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre Hispanic Art
Contacto

Location on map

(951) 516 76 17.

Morelos No. 503, Centro, Oaxaca, Oax.. 68000.