Archaeological artifacts and ancient books in a 17th-century convent.
1a. Cerrada de Macedonio Alcala s/n, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Get directions
"A museum housed within the Templo de Santo Domingo complex that displays regional history, including Mixtec gold from Monte Albán and other pre-Hispanic artifacts, providing an accessible way to dive into the area's archaeological and cultural heritage while in the city center." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A community-focused gallery space where local craftspeople display and sell traditional Oaxacan works—rugs, black clay pottery, embroidered clothing and alebrijes—often allowing visitors to meet artisans and purchase directly." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Founded in 1831, this long-established museum presents Indigenous heritage through 14 permanent exhibits that span thousands of years, from ancient arrowheads to contemporary local life, offering a thorough historical grounding in the region's cultures." - Brad Japhe Brad Japhe Brad Japhe is a journalist specializing in food, beverage, and travel. He also hosts online video content as an expert in those fields. He’s reported from all 50 states and has visited all seven continents. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Take a Walk Through Oaxaca's History Housed in the former Dominican convent of Santo Domingo, the museum of Oaxacan cultures offers a glimpse at the state's history from ancient times through the colonial period, and into the modern day. The building was beautifully restored and opened to the public in 1998. You should go in even if just to see the interior of this stunning building, but the exhibits are also excellent. The highlight of this museum is the Treasure of Tomb 7, an offering that was found in a tomb at Monte Alban archaeological site. This is the greatest treasure ever found in Mesoamerica, and contains exquisitely crafted gold jewelry, as well as precious stone, intricately carved bone and more."
"Take a Walk Through Oaxaca's History Housed in the former Dominican convent of Santo Domingo, the museum of Oaxacan cultures offers a glimpse at the state's history from ancient times through the colonial period, and into the modern day. The building was beautifully restored and opened to the public in 1998. You should go in even if just to see the interior of this stunning building, but the exhibits are also excellent. The highlight of this museum is the Treasure of Tomb 7, an offering that was found in a tomb at Monte Alban archaeological site. This is the greatest treasure ever found in Mesoamerica, and contains exquisitely crafted gold jewelry, as well as precious stone, intricately carved bone and more."
