I’ve mentioned before that the city of Austin is a favorite of mine due to its versatility and “Keep Austin Weird” motto. Austin has a great culture scene, and one thing I love is learning about other cultures. This is what prompted me to visit the Mexic-Arte Museum which is a fine arts museum located on Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. This museum provides the best experience anyone could ask for when it comes to learning about Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art. Read more about this experience below.
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What is the Mexic-Arte Museum?
In 1984, the Mexic-Arte museum was founded by Sylvia Orozco, Sam Coronado, and Pio Pulido. According to their website, the museum made their debut starting with the Day of the Dead festival (Dia de los Muertos). The Mexic-Arte museum is a great place to gain cultural enrichment as the museum not only shares Mexican, Latino, and Latin American cultural heritage, but also features art from local artists and emerging young Latino artists too.
The mission of the Mexic-Arte Museum is to share culture through exhibitions, collections, and preservation through the museums educational programs. What I loved about this museum is that you were able to see contemporary art and the museum also offers online exhibitions. In the event you can’t make it to the museum, you can also check out their community events.
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Planning Your Visit to the Mexic-Arte Museum
Visiting the Mexic-Arte museum is relatively easy due to its location which isn’t too far from Lady Bird Lake. Here’s the address: 419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 (United States). You can visit the museum during the hours of 10am-6pm Monday-Thursday, Saturday 10am-5pm, or Sunday 12pm-5pm.
This museum is perfect for visitors of all ages, and the current exhibition being shown is Chicano/a Art, Movimiento y Mas en Austen, Tejas 1960s to 1980s. When I visited I was able to see the Bruno Andrade exhibit pictured below. Looking for more information regarding booking, becoming a member, or supporting? Click here. If you’d prefer to have a tour guide take you around you can do that as well.
My Experience at the Mexic-Arte Museum
I thoroughly enjoyed this museum. Prior to visiting, I hadn’t been to a Latino art museum or any Mexican art museums in general. As a person who thinks learning and embracing customs of other people is vital to growing as an individual, I was happy to attend. The staff were helpful and willing to explain some of the pieces featured, in addition to educating you on some of the history.
Before you leave the museum, make sure to shop and/or check out the store to pick up mementos to take with you and commemorate the experience. All items purchased support the museum. Wondering which art work was my favorite? Well, I had a few and I’ve shared some of them below.
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Final Thoughts
That concludes my experience at the Mexic-Arte museum. I’m glad I was able to share my trip with you and I hope you’re able to experience it for yourself. Would you visit this museum, or have you been anywhere similar to this museum? Let me know. As always, thank you for reading. Did you learn anything new or have any feedback? Let me know. Please comment below and don’t forget to subscribe here.
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I had not heard about the Austin motto “Keep Austin Weird” but that would certainly be a reason to visit. The Mexico-Arte Museum looks like a great stop on a visit to learn more about Mexican, Latino and Latin American art. A lovely variety in art.
The motto is great and true to Austin’s eclectic culture. I hope you’re able to visit and see the stunning artwork in person.
I love discovering places like this, out of the ordinary. I am not sure the art is my taste, but I would go just for the cultural understanding.
It’s great when you happen upon something you didn’t expect to. Going for the cultural understanding is great, you might even discover the art is actually your taste too. You never know, thanks for reading!
We love visiting the Mexic Arte Museume. We go almost every time we are in Austin. You did a great job of showcasing the museum!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re able to visit when you’re in town.
The Mexic Arte Museum looks stunning! Thanks for sharing this guide – hoping to visit soon 🙂
You’re welcome, I hope you can soon!
This place looks like the coolest museum – and what an interesting topic, too! I absolutely love your guide, I’m sending this to my family in Austin!
It was pretty cool, thanks for reading and sharing!
I love visiting museums and this one looks so interesting and fun! Thank you so much for sharing such a helpful guide 🙂
You’re welcome! Museums are always a great time.
I keep missing this museum on my trips to Austin. But it has been on my list! Thanks for the information. Very helpful for trip planning.
You’re welcome! I hope you can visit next time you’re in the area.
Looks like a really nice museum! I’ll have to visit when I am in Austin
Yes! Definitely take a trip there.