Museum of Prehispanic Art of Mexico with over 1000 pieces from the many cultures that flourished in the vast territory that is now known as Mexico

http://www.rufinotamayo.org.mx/wp/tamayo/maprt-oaxaca/

The Baroque ecclesiastical building, church, complex and former monastery of Santo Domingo de Guzman in the city center. It includes a sanctuary and extensive courtyards.

Teaching Institution for artists as well as gallery and rotating exhibition space housed in what was previously a string factory during the Mexican revolution. Great place to visit located in the very charming town of San Agustin Etla, a 40 minute taxi ride from the city center. Campestre San Agustin is a good, casual spot for lunch

http://www.casa.oaxaca.gob.mx/wp/

This botanical garden is one of the MOST beautiful in the world and THE most important botanical garden in Mexico. They pride their work in saving many endangered species and highlight those of the country. Can only be visited guided tour, 2 offered in English daily. Don’t miss the portrait gallery at the entrance!!

https://www.museotextildeoaxaca.org/

Museum featuring regional textiles from the entire state of Oaxaca

Charming museum which serves as an homage to the postage stamp and mail culture, featuring antique stamp collections from Mexico, surrealist art pieces and a great patio & gift shop

http://www.mufi.org.mx/es/home1.php

Photo museum named after the famed Mexican photographer Manuel Alvarez Bravo. They feature permanent works of his as well as rotating exhibits of contemporary photographers

http://www.cfmab.com.mx/

Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca founded by Francisco Toledo which hosts a large collection of artwork from Latin America

http://institutodeartesgraficasdeoaxaca.blogspot.com/

Contemporary museum in a 1700s house featuring permanent & rotating exhibits of contemporary Mexican art

https://museomaco.org/

Sunday is the market day here as well as the place for ‘Barbacoa’ breakfast. More rustic than the mercados in the city center

*We’re going here as a group on Sunday

This is the large market in downtown Oaxaca. The big market day is Saturday and truly bustling with vendors descending from outlying villages. There are many things to buy and eat. Use caution with your wallet and do not venture alone.

Well advised to go with a guide.

Local market close to the zocalo open daily. Good for basic staples, i.e. bags, ceramics, chiles, snacks, ice cream and local specialties