Museums of Monterrey Mexico

Monterrey has established itself as an significant cultural center. We have listed the most important museums and theatres, along with some that are not necessarily important, but are interesting just the same. You will probably be pleasantly surprised when you discover the possibilities available here. The following list should help you decide which museums and theatres you want to visit. Admission prices vary, but all are very reasonable. Pick up a copy of "What's On Monterrey", available in most hotel lobbies, or call the Infotur office at 8344-4343 to get a list of current attractions and schedules.

Some of Monterrey's museums offer free admission on different days and for certain exhibits.

Museum & Theatres	Address	Telephone
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Museum of Contemporary Art...MARCO - Over 15.000 sq. ft. of permanent and temporary displays. Nice gift shop.	Corner of Zuazua and Ocampo Centro	8342-4820
Museum of Mexican History...visual and pictorial history of Mexico. Interesting displays. Beautiful grounds, on the exact site of the city's founding.	Dr. Coss No. 445 Sur Centro	8345-9898
Monterrey Metropolitan Museum...History, Mexican tradition and customs, Founders of the city, Showing local artists on weekends.	Zaragoza and Corregidora	8344-1971
El Obispado...Nuevo Leon Regional Museum featuring historical artifacts from Monterrey. Great view of the city from one of it's oldest buildings.	Rafael José Vergel S/N Col. Obispado	8333-9588
Alfa Planetarium...Art museum, permanent technology expositions and a science garden, also IMAX Dome Theatre.	Av. Roberto Garza Sada No. 1000 San Pedro Garza García	8303-0002
Glass Museum... History of Glass making - Some incredible displays of glass art.	Zaragoza and Magallanes Treviño	8329-1000 ext. 1105
Center of the Arts...Dance and Music spectaculars, Theater	Ave. Fundidora y Adolfo Prieto Parque Fundidora	8479-0010
Casa de la Cultura...Exhibitions, Concerts, and Conferences.	Av. Colón No. 400 Ote. Centro	8374-1226
Cineteca Fototeca de Nuevo Leon...Photograph exhibitions and Movie screenings.	Av. Fundidora and Aldolfo Prieto Parque Fundidora	8479-0015
City Theater...Theater, ballet, workshops, festivals and extravaganzas.	Zuazua and Matamoros Centro	8343-8975
Baseball Hall of Fame...History of Mexican Baseball (Solon de la Fama) featuring México's most famous baseball players. Located adjacent to the Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma Beer Garden.	Ave. Alfonso Reyes No. 2202 Nte. Cuauhtemoc	8328-5746
Monterrey Automobile and Transportation Museum...Historic automobiles on display.	Ave. Alfonso Reyes Niños Heroes Park	8331-3890
Museum of Anthropology & Paleontology...Featuring some incredible local Mammoth Remains.	Federal Highay #53 Municipio de Mina	8288-0082
Puppet House Museum...Various puppets (old and new on display. Interesting for all ages.	Padre Raymundo Jardon No. 954 Ote. Barrio Antiguo	8343-0604
El Blanqueo Museum...Discover the growth of industry and the Industrial History of the state of Nuevo León.	Monte Blanco 325 Col. Monte Negro Santa Catarina, Nuevo León	8336-2079

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