Mexic-Arte Museum

Review & FAQ:

• What is the Mexic-Arte Museum?
  • The Mexic-Arte Museum was founded in 1984 to share the culture and art of Mexico with Texas.
• Who founded the Mexic-Arte Museum?
  • Artists Sylvia Orozco, Pio Pulido, and Sam Coronado established the museum in the Arts Warehouse in downtown Austin.
• What types of programs and exhibitions does the museum offer?
  • From its opening, the museum started offering superb cultural programs and art by the best emerging and established artists from the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.
• When did the museum move to its current location?
  • In 1988, Mexic-Arte Museum moved into its current location to expand its exhibitions and programs.
• What makes the Mexic-Arte Museum unique?
  • It is one of the very few Mexican art museums in the United States, and through original exhibitions and exceptional educational programming, it became one of the most respected art institutions in the area.
• What does the museum's permanent collection include?
  • The permanent collection of the museum includes over 1,500 works of Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and material culture.
• How does the museum support emerging Latino artists?
  • The Mexic-Arte Museum welcomes and encourages emerging Latino artists through programs such as the Young Latino Artists exhibition.
• Where is the Mexic-Arte Museum located and how can I contact them?

  • Frost Bank Tower Executive Health Club, 419 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, Phone: 512-480-9373

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