💀🌈 Oaxaca's Free Museums: A Budget Art Lover's Dream

Since I’d already conquered Monte Albán and Hierve el Agua five years ago, this trip was all about slow travel in Oaxaca City. And guess what? Most museums here are FREE (though donations are always welcome!). Here’s my mini-review of three gems: 1️⃣ Centro Fotográfico Manuel Álvarez Bravo 📸 Current Exhibit: "20 Mujeres Sin Hijos" ("20 Childless Women"). In a country buzzing over Mexico’s first female presidential candidate, this show feels timely. Portraits of women reclaiming their choices—powerful stuff, especially in machismo-tinged Latin America. 💪🗳️ 2️⃣ Museo de Pinturas (Painting Museum) 🎨 Exhibit: "Otra Auro" ("Another Aurora"). Artists reimagine Old Masters with a twist—think Frida Kahlo vibes meets Baroque saints. My favorite? A glowing skeleton nun praying in a neon-lit chapel. 💀🌈 3️⃣ Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca (Pre-Hispanic Museum) 🏺 Permanent Collection: Pre-Spanish indigenous civilizations (Zapotecs, Mixtecs). But during Día de Muertos? They merge ancient altars with modern art. I saw a Catrina skeleton riding a Tesla. Wild! 💀🚗 💡 Pro Tips: 🚶♂️ Walkable Circuit: All three museums are within 15 mins of each other in Oaxaca’s historic center. 🌧️ Rainy Day Plan: Duck into these air-conditioned havens when the afternoon storms hit. 🗣️ Skip the Guides: Labels are in English/Spanish, and the art speaks for itself. #OaxacaArt #FreeMuseums #MexicoTravel 🇲🇽🖼️