Museum of Oaxacan Painters — Attraction in Oaxaca

I visited the MUPO in July 2025 and left with mixed impressions. While I always appreciate spaces dedicated to showcasing local talent, I found the current exhibitions underwhelming given Oaxaca’s rich and diverse artistic landscape.

Some works felt more decorative than expressive, reminiscent of the colorful, animal-themed apparel often found in tourist markets.

Additionally, the photography exhibitions, although visually pleasant, didn’t offer much in terms of originality or critical perspective. They felt more like competent snapshots than thought-provoking visual narratives.

Considering the caliber of artists Oaxaca is known for, the curatorial choices left me wondering about the selection criteria. I hope future exhibits reflect more of the boldness, complexity, and cultural richness that Oaxacan art...

Great Lokal Art & friendly staff at the entry. 1 because the toilets are out of order (comparing the comments it seems like they are quite a while out of order) 1 because the official website prices don’t match the entry fee (50 pesos is the current entry fee, not 20!). Please update the website (the website is from the Mexican government so people rely on that information), also we...

It’s hard to compete with the first class museums in Oaxaca, of which there are plenty. The space is a nice respite from the energy of the Zocalo. The exhibits we saw were a bit underwhelming and, at the same time, it’s very cool that the museum is there and doing what it’s doing. Maybe more for locals/Mexicans than international visitors? Perhaps we just didn’t connect with...