The best museums in Oaxaca in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Oaxaca, Mexico, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Oaxaca? These are the best ones:

  1. Ethnobotanical Garden1

    Ethnobotanical Garden

     Oaxaca
    The Ethnobotanical Garden of Oaxaca, located in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, spans an area of 2.3 hectares. It is a significant botanical institution affiliated with the BGCI, with its herbarium code being STDOM. The garden is managed by the Government of the State of Oaxaca and is attached to the Ministry of Culture.
  2. Rufino Tamayo Museum2

    Rufino Tamayo Museum

     Oaxaca
  3. Alvarez Bravo Museum of Photography3

    Alvarez Bravo Museum of Photography

     Oaxaca
    The Centro Fotográfico Manuel Álvarez Bravo, located in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, is a dedicated space for photographic exhibitions. Named after the renowned Mexican photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo, the centre offers a unique insight into the world of photography, showcasing a variety of works from different artists.
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    Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca

     Oaxaca
  5. Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán5

    Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán

     Oaxaca
    The Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a significant historical site located in the southern Mexican city of Oaxaca de Juárez. Situated approximately 1550 m above sea level, this former monastery and mission church is one of the most imposing structures of its kind.
  6. Museo de Sitio de Monte Albán6

    Museo de Sitio de Monte Albán

     Oaxaca
    The Museo de Sitio de la Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán is located outside the archaeological zone of Monte Alban. This museum is a significant part of the Monte Alban experience, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the site's history and the Zapotec culture.
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    Museum of Oaxacan Painters

     Oaxaca
    If interested in art, do not miss out on this opportunity to visit this interesting gallery. Regularly changing exhibitions of local artists.
  8. 8

    Benito Juarez Home

     Oaxaca
    Visit this tiny house where the former president of Mexico spent his childhood. Small but revealing if you're interested in the past or politics.
  9. 9

    Contemporary Art Museum

     Oaxaca
    This museum is just.. wonderful. Fresh showcase of both Mexican and international artists arranged in awe-inspiring concepts.
  10. 10

    Museo del Palacio Espacio de la Diversidad

     Oaxaca
    The former government palace is now hosting a museum dedicated to Oaxaca and its history. Worth peeking in at least for the beautiful murals.

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