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Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin
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Austin, Travis County, Texas, US
Highlights
Live performances
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Restaurant
No
Crowd
Family friendly
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Phone: +1 512-480-9373
Site: http://mexic-artemuseum.org/
Site: http://mexic-artemuseum.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–6PM
- Tuesday:10AM–6PM
- Wednesday:10AM–6PM
- Thursday:10AM–6PM
- Friday:10AM–5PM
- Saturday:10AM–5PM
- Sunday:12–5PM
Comments (199)
Been coming here for years; every time I visit there is nothing repeated, new exhibits always. Today my dad and I saw the Chicano 60s to 80s exhibit, well worth going! Absolutely beautiful paintings.
I checked out the gift shop and was going to tour the museum but I couldn’t seem to get the attention of either staff members glued to their phones. It’s not great for business when staff don’t acknowledge the existence of customers. I feel like anyone could have walked through the door and robbed the entire place and the staff wouldn’t have looked up from their phones once. I appreciate the museums recognition of that style of art.
We visited the Chicano movement exhibit. A beautiful gallery that is surprisingly bigger than you would think from just walking up. Beautiful works of art and photography that is also beautifully spaced and displayed throughout the museum.
Not a very big art gallery. Most of the art was unimpressive to me.
A small but interesting and informative gallery of Mexican artwork. A lot of really cool pieces in the gallery, worth the cost of entry in my opinion. The gift shop is free to enter and also has a lot of cool things at a reasonable price, the sugar skulls were my favorite I wish I bought more.
A history that gets overlooked a lot. It was an amazing experience to dive into the history of the Mexican people and their struggles that define an entire group of ppl. I loved learning a small piece of the history and found a new profound view of just how much had been taken by the northern world.
From a 2020 article:Unseen Prints from the Mexic-Arte Museum Collection will feature various forms of printmaking from serigraphs to lithography. There are additional shows running concurrently with Unseen Prints.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m/Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through March 1.Free-$10.419 Congress Ave.mexic-artemuseum.org
Important resistance and art history by and of the people of Chicano/Mexican-American lineage. Beautiful and informative, diverse combination of paintings, photos and artifacts.
We went for my sons culture project in high school Spanish class. I thought it was going to be a museum. I guess it is, but the display was on day of the dead, dia de muertos. There were lots of example dead person altars, build in remembrance of a lost loved one. Lots of culture for sure. A bit freaky for us, topped off with some parade float stuff form keep austin weird parades. However, we got the story we needed for my sons project and report. Unfortunately, one exhibit showed the establishments true colors. It was an exhibit about innocent and kind people being treated unfairly when they enter the american border illegally. There as a figure of a boy in what looked a nacho libre outfit, representing the plight of all children against white people and walls. Weird and liberal. Did not appreciate the politics. But hey, it was free. Probably wont go back.
Really neat place. I didnt get to go through the museum but could see some of it and it looked really neat. I bought some items in the gift shop. They were pretty expensive but they had a lot of cool items. I ended up buying several items. Lots of Frida items who is one of my favorite artists. Highly recommend it. I plan on going back and take the museum tour.
I go every year in October for the Day of the Dead Altars .Its always a beautiful and moving display . Great place to take kids . I really love this little place ! Free admission on Sundays .
Amazing museum. Very nice art and artifacts of the Mexican culture. Plenty of art to see and appreciate. 👀 They also have a great souvenir store attached to the museum. Lots of Día de los Muertos items that are very cool.
Small, but full of charm and beautiful colorful authentic Mexican art. Enjoyed the guided tour and the stories, especially the ones about La Llorona and La Malinche. Went on a Sunday, no fee. Exotic items and interesting flavored chocolate at the gift shop. Very warm and attentive staff.
Great museum! Art, culture, history and political activism intertwine for a marvelous experience.
Beautiful art work and a unique environment experience.
We really enjoyed our time in the museumNote: free tours on Sunday
Definitely check to see when the actual museum is open. The store is open but not always the museum. The store had a lot of cool stuff though.
Amazing! Very educational and beautiful. A great variety of different types of art in a small package. Definitely recommend. Staff were super accommodating, they have free lockers to keep small bags in. Went on a Monday afternoon so it was quiet, but definitely a must in Austin.
Free on Sundays with a tour at 2:00! Great collection
Sunday’s the museum is free to all. Has great exhibits and the gift shop is a must. Great location with plenty of parking near by.
Gorgeous place- excellent museum shop. Staff are friendly and helpful. Wonderful experience.
Pretty cool, small museum with a variety of pieces and displays. Most placards also in English. Gift shop had some unique items. No bookbags in the exhibits, just set them behind the counter. Not bad for $5.
Surprisingly insightful, awe-inspiring! Going back - loved the Gift Store, too. [Visited on 3-1-2022].
Wonderful collection of Mexican art. Great little gift shop too. Feels good to be a tourist man.
I was visiting from NY, so had no idea of what to expect. Mexic-Arte is a small pocket museum, where you can walk thru the gallery in a handful of minutes. But I took more time to read the placards and really look at the photos and artwork. I came away with more understanding and depth of culture. I think it was time well spent. If I lived nearby, I like to come by on a regular basis, as I am sure that the exhibits chnage from time to time.
Nice little place to visit with some good gifts at a reasonable price.
Great museum, a bit small and an easy walk through. Excellent gift shop supporting Latinx artists. Great exhibits with long and thoughtful write-ups on Indigenous Mexican peoples and contemporary Mexican culture.
Really interesting museum that talks about the first people and their struggles with the colonization from Europeans, as well as how theyve evolved into the culture they are today. The artwork and exhibits were beautiful and the gift shop had some really interesting knick knacks as well.
We did not actually go in....we simply enjoyed all of the artwork (graffiti) on the walls outside. We spent a good 30 minutes taking pictures and enjoying the cultural impact of the murals. Love it. Can only imagine how awesome it is inside?!?!
Small compared to museums with bigger names and greater funding but you can easily spend 2 hours here if you take your time to look at and read about every piece. The exhibits change every few months so its always something different being shown.
Beautiful Day of the Dead art here. Must stop if in Austin
Excellent experience. Though do check what exactly is on exhibit. Their permanent collection is small. Gift shop is fun
Great place to visit...a blast from the past.Most arcade games work.
On my first trip to Austin, the first thing I wanted to do was go to the Mexci-Arte museum. Coming from NC, I’m limited on museums that celebrate being latinx/chicanx and loved walking through here. Plus, it’s free on Sunday, so save the money to spend in their gift shop!
$7/person for the museum but I visited the gift shop only, which is free entry. Many unique gifts and art pieces, many of which are $20+. The clearance section is helpful. Polite staff and clean shop.
Not worth price of admission. Small location. Very leftist propaganda on display, its that kind of art establishment so might be if interest to those who lean left.
Loved the art and gift shop! Quaint little museum. Definitely want to visit next time I am in town.
Beautiful art museum that features Latino Artists. Often times in art museums, modern art and local artist aren’t offered a space, especially not artists of color but they Mexic-Arte museum establishes an incredibly reflective and open space to appreciate the narratives of latinidad.
A beautiful museum you must check out if youre in Austin visiting!
Small but nice art work. Free on Sunday
Beautiful museum! And a fun gift shop.
Great museum. The receptionist is cute and friendly.
Beautiful exhibits and a great gift shop. The space is a very necessary outlet for the Mexican-Amaerican story to be told
Beautiful everywhere!!!!The clerk was very nice as well!!
Super small and not a lot of art to call a museum in my opinion. 7.00 just to walk a few feet.The gift shop was nice and tons of cool items.The staff was incredibly RUDE. The little girl at the gift shop register was miserable and unwelcoming. Not to just to our group, but others I witnessed. I noticed theres been other reviews about a girl in the gift shop being rude. Her daddy must own it, cant get fired and miserable cause of it. Just my guess, why else would they keep such bitterness on staff. I was embarrassed she was a representation of the Mexican culture at such a place that supposed to celebrate and educate on my roots. Shame.
This museum exceeded my expectations.You’ll probably get lost in their gift shop, so be prepared to spend some time/money in here.Sometimes they have free admissions, so I would recommend to ask.This museum is full of culture, and history. You leave the place learning something new.
This museum has a wonderful rotation of exhibits! The admission price is only $5 for adults and $4 for students. They sell lovely items in the gift shop that help support the museum. I only wish that their signs were a bit more descriptive of the art on display, especially for the video media.
This small museum is well worth a visit. At certain times of the year, elaborate Mexican shrines to the dead are on display, made by family members, and every one is different, as it will feature objects that had meaning to the departed. Some will be very personal and poignant, and some funny. All are colorful and interesting.I was pleased that you are allowed to take photographs. Ive visited twice, different years, and the displays were entirely different. There is also a section with items for sale at very reasonable prices. A good place to find a momento to take home for yourself, or for a friend or family member. The staff are friendly, and the experience is delightful. It is great for what it is, but it is a small place, which is the only reason I didnt rate it five stars.
This was a really cool Mexican art shop. Lots of different types of art by different artists. The store itself is pretty small, but they have some unique and funny gifts as well. You notice the art as you walk by and window shop, but if you go inside theres so much more to see. The staff was nice and helpful.
Got to learn a bit about my heritage its truly beautiful.
Small but had some really awesome art.
Fantastic exhibits to visit with creative & thought-provoking artists. Sundays are free admission
Nice place for a 30 minute break. Reasonably priced.
Really cool place! As a Mexican American woman, its absolutely fascinating to see artwork about your people. The museum was small, with a cute shop selling Mexican art and knick knacks. Admission is FREE on Sundays, and they do student discounts. Only 4 stars because when my boyfriend and I went, they only had one exhibit open. Not their fault, still was a great experience!
This place has more of a gallery feel than a museum you can even buy the art in the second half. Its worth noting that its free on sundays and the day of the dead stickers in the gift shop features popular characters from every genre.
I enjoyed the time here. The exhibits were very interesting and the back area had so much local artist for sale. We even got to meet the gentleman who created the main exhibit so that was nice. Well worth paying for but we got lucky and showed up on a Sunday where its free.
They were in between exhibits when I was in town, so there wasnt too much to look at. But I still give this place a 5-star review. The gift shop is super nice (I spent at least 20 minutes just looking at all the neat stuff and picking up some souvenirs) and the woman working the gift shop was very polite. My partner has a business trip to Austin in November and I hope I can catch an exhibit next time!
This museum caught my eye walking by, and I was blown away by the pieces inside. I loved how local art was displayed and highlighted. The themes were moving and spoke to me. As a native Texan and Latina, this experience was humbling and inspiring. Whatever walk of life you come from, please stop by and see what meaning you glean from this special gallery. Whether youre looking for beauty, emotion, or something else, youll walk away with something important.
Nice little art museum highlighting local Mexican artist that have been doing big things in the community and for the culture. Nice little souvenirs also. Perfect for a date especially with the rona going around. Don’t forget your mask!
A nice space with an interesting variety of work. When we went it was a collection of graphic art. I very much enjoyed the exhibition of 12 x12 works from local artists on a common theme that is used to fund their local projects.With a visit!
SXSW 2019 Exibition. Lovely 😍
This was an amazing experience with my 7 year old son who loves art! They have a great gift shop and offer online, at home art ideas as well. We will be visiting regularly.
Nice art outside and inside
Small museum. Emotionalally charged displays. A celebration of death and life.
Such a cool art museum. Local Austin pieces and great price to view, free! Chick at the front desk, super rude. Think she is not happy there. Hope the best for her future non-customer facing endeavors. Otherwise, great venue.
Lots of interesting and beautiful Mexican art. Also great for souvenirs however had to give it one star because we just felt very unwelcomed from the second we walked in the door. We said hello to the young lady sitting at the counter. Her acknowledgement was to look up and give us a nasty look. We were the only people in the store for about 10 minutes and she never spoke a word or looked up or smiled. We left without buying anything. It was really uncomfortable
Mexic-Arte Museum is a small but wonderful museum. Every exhibit we have visited has been beautiful and interesting. We always learn a little something more from these talented artist. The culture and history displayed is rich and gorgeous.
I would say this is more of a small collection of items than a museum. The largest portion of the exhibit was a border wall themed area where you can write a message on a bandana and tie it to the wall. The other was an area dedicated to the recent tragedy at the mall in Texas. Personally would have liked to have seen more about artists and culture and less political commentary. Frida was all over the gift shop. Nowhere in the museum proper.
Mexic-Art Museum #Four5Culture
I would love to give this gallery a higher rating but they have some work to do on notifying the public on their schedule re: exhibit changing. My husband and I had been looking forward to touring their gallery (and hopefully picking up a piece). Unfortunately, when we arrived we were instructed that they would be changing their exhibits later that day so they had closed off the gallery. We still checked out their gift shop - which has some wonderful items btw - their internet was down so we were fortunate we had just enough cash to pick up a few small items. We finally asked if the pieces in display now or the new exhibit would be shown online for this interested in purchasing...no dice. I hope this gallery gets some help to modernize their establishment significantly.
Very very small. I went on a free day, and Im glad I didnt pay for it because I got through everything in under 30 minutes. Still a nice place to stop, and had some cool pieces, but not worth much of an entrance fee in my opinion. They do put on one of the most amazing festivals though.
Definitely worth the drive to downtown Austin. The exhibits featured there are both emotionally moving, captivating, and culturally enlightening. Use of space is well executed, and well maintained. Great art and great staff!
The museum had a great atmosphere that was organized, clean and welcoming. My experience allowed me to understand some of the culture presented to us.
Great place to visit, Save the building surrounded with Austin High Rise Buildings, this museum has a lot to offer inside. Short walk to everything, great place to make it part of your Tour.
Best museum Ive been too so far, theyre really nice people && always on top of disinfecting the entrance, doors, restrooms, etc... The gallery showing are amazing, lots of history in that museum highly recommend bringing your friends and family here!!
Great place, must visit, Great gift shop.Visited to see #Fridas exhibition and it was a really nice place. Small place, and for the love of humanity fix those floors lol (not a big deal, more like laughable). Please donate to the museum, is something that we should really feel proud of, they do an excellent job!
Friendly small museum. Loved the gallery and colorful art and history associated to the artist. That was very inspiring. Nice little gift shop.
It was nice to learn more about this artists paintings and I enjoyed the gift shop super cute original Mexican style items ❤
This is a fantastic, if small, collection of Mexican and Chicano/a art. I was lucky to be here right after the Dia do los Muertos parade in Austin and they had several of the floats on display, as well as several ofertas. I particularly enjoyed the explanation of the meaning of each of the parts of the ofertas. I was able to learn a lot which has increased my appreciation of the holiday. There was also an excellent collection of prints. I know the place is small and the exhibits vary often, but if you enjoy Latin culture this is a must-see. Great value too, $7 admission.
A small but interesting collection of art and history packed into an easy-to-access storefront downtown. Very unique and thoughtfully curated. The gift shop is cute too.
Very interesting and unique artwork in here. As with all museums, some of it I really connected with and others not so much. Some was a little too extravagant for me but may be just right for someone else. So if youre up for something a little different, I recommend checking it out on sundays as its free.
Rly cute and charming throughout, enjoyed every piece and every single angle they took with their focus and range. Also, the workers are cute af, loved the gift shop~
I cant give a proper rating on the exhibit itself because I was denied entry into Mexic-Arte I arrived at 4:30 on a Monday. They close at 6 on Mondays right? WRONG. It had already closed. It was cold and rainy and the doors were already sealed shut. There was a woman at the desk and I signaled for her to come open the door. She came to the door but didnt open it. She simply came to the door and signaled with her hands for me to get going. Almost in a Shoo! Bad dog kind of way. I was appalled by such actions, she could have told me that they closed early but no..SHOO! Looked like a cool place but whatever.
We arrived at opening time and the museum wasnt open. After waiting for an hour and calling multiple times and leaving a message on Instagram, we had still heard no response so werent able to visit the museum.
A great place to gift shop! Theres a lot of unique items and the front desk lady was very kind. The only downfall was that the gallery was closed when I went but Im sure its a wonderful experience when it is open.
What a neat find! We stumbled upon this little museum as we were walking and decided to check it out. We discovered that they offer free admission on Sundays, though donations are requested if possible. They are currently hosting a Día de los Muertos exhibit, which features lots of current Mexican artists. A very educational and intriguing exhibit that you may not expect to find in downtown Austin. A great representation of Mexican art and culture and as a Spanish teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Definitely check out the gift shop for some unique finds!
Beautiful Por La Lucha exhibit
I really apprecieate this gallery. Its well curated and helps to fills the gap of cross-cultural art in Austin. The last opening that I attended had photographs, large paintings, an instillation piece, and even mariachis. A full experience of art from across the border. They also have a large gift shop in the front which is fun to poke around.
I went here with kids from the school I worked at. They enjoyed the field trip. It is all about modern art, mostly Mexican of course. You park on the street. It is pretty small, you wont spend more than 45 mins in it.
Sadly I came when their galleries were closed for the installation of the next exhibit. However, the gift shop was open and full of really neat books and art and cool gift ideas.
Very worth the money/donation (since Sundays are free) wish I had had more time here but its small enough to see everything if youre in a hurry
Really cute! Loved it!
Beautiful representation of Mexican culture. Lots of interesting and powerful pieces, sculptures and historical artifacts all from Mexican or Hispanic artists. Really delicious Mexican candy for sale as well while you ponder at the amazing exhibitions.
Will never come back due to their customer service. I went once before in the summer and another customer had asked to use the restroom and they nicely let her use it. I came back a second time during their day of the dead festival and I paid to get into the museum to look around, we also shopped at the store and asked if I could use the restroom and they said no, I told them last time I was here they let a customer use it and the girl rudely say well it’s only for employees, I am pregnant by the way and it’s hard finding places on 6th street that let you use the restroom if you’re not a customer. I was a paid customer here at the museum and also pregnant so felt it wasnt very customer service friendly. We ended up walking up and down the street looking for a place because I had to pee really bad and was holding my pee until we found somewhere that let me. We didn’t end up going back into the museum even though we paid and was already in there because of their rudeness.
Neat museum that showcases Mexican-American Art at its finest.In addition, the museum also teaches you alot about Mexican-American history.
Beautiful Mexican culture items very colorful little gift shop but at the time i went the Museum art gallery was closed for a new installation. Definitely call ahead to see if the gallery is open.
Go now and see the John Cobb exhibit. Look him up. AMAZING!!!! Egg tempura with gold leaf and both SPIRITUAL and EXCELLENT ART! I have rarely seen any artist pull that off. John Cobb is the real deal! Kudos to Mexic-Arte Museum for the exhibit!
Small museum in downtown Austin, rotating exhibits of modern art in various media by Latino artists. Free on Sunday. Parking in the streets. Will come again to see a new show.
Colorful and vibrant popular Mexican craft.
During October they allow artists to pick up a blank canvas and bring back to be in a collaborative art show. This is badass. I got my art in a museum show with my name next to it! Their gift store always has something for the skeleton lover.
One of my favorite museums I have visited. Cannot praise the thought-provoking, moving exhibits enough. If youre thinking about visiting, absolutely do so
Really cool spot, with free admission on Sundays. Check it out if youre wanting to get outta the house and experience some culture!
Would not call this a museum more like minor Mexican culture history exhibit w a cool little gift shop. They have a nice vibe going on with the murals on the side of the building. The customer service unfortunately ruins that.
Beautiful exhibitions, informative displays, helpful staff, and a fun gift shop!
Small gallery. I would not call this a museum and all the art is for sale so IT s a bit weird to have to pay to get in...Anyway, a fee few pieces definetly worth more then they asking price.Looking for new art? Go there!
Love all the new young local artists they motivate to show their work and inspire aspiring artists to venture into the world of art. Great environment, community engagement, and lots of amazing selections of art to purchase!
Really great local museum focusing on Mexican American Art. The last time i visited there was an exhibit on all different types of masks, including those used for wrestling. Learned quite a bit, I would suggest everyone check it out. Sundays are free, check it out!
Lets just say I took my girlfriend here shes of latina heritage and fell in love with me again . Art was really unique , so unique I purchased art from this exibit that day .
Great place to just take a small trip. They may not have alot of stuff to show but it was the best place I have been to. The art really moved me.
Nice collection of pieces, some challenging, some evocative. Free Sundays!
We visited the museum today specifically to see the nativity scene exhibit and it is fantastic. Admission is free on Sundays and parking in the area is easy.
For a little Gallery they have quite a beautiful array of wonderful artist and a really good display for El Día de Los Muertos.
Walked in to buy a candle at 4:52pm. The dark haired lady at the register just said were closed as we walked in. We wouldve been 3 minutes, tops. No sweat, well spend our money elsewhere! Thanks, well be sure to spread the word.
Exhibits are well laid out, was a lot of fun to walk through. Museum was dedicated to one artist when I went, was cool to see different artwork from throughout his career.
This quaint little museum packs lots of cool and unique, eclectic exhibits and art pieces from local artists and Mexican artists.Since the wife and I went during October, Dia De Los Muertos theme was very prominent. There were authentic altars, great still photos depicting official Dia de Los Muertos scenes from Mexico and a big Jack Skelington type sculpture front and center. Equally as interesting are some of the thought provoking descriptions accompanying the pieces.Its a awesome spot to come with little ones and at $5 its an affordable. Come check it out!
Lovely gallery and cute gift shop. Well worth the price of admission.
Squeaky floors. Free admission on Sunday.
Beautiful and eye opening experience to help brigde a gap between peoples knowledge of Mexican Influrnce in the culture of America.Canadian coming to Texas for the first time and I absolutely loved this stop.
Wanted to go for many years, a small charming museum with exclusively Mexican art/cultural exhibitions, when I was there a saw a wonderful day of the dead show, with several family alters, various scaled brightly colored paper mache sculptures, and historical prints and a video presentation, great gift shop with a range of gifts and Mexican candy chocolate and drinks, all against a soundscape of a exquisitely creaking wooden floor
Busy but nice. Gift shop has reasonable prices.
Small, well-curated museum displaying the works of contemporary Mexican/Latin American artists. Its only $5, free on Sundays, and has a shop with fun unique items.
每周日免费Museum HoursMonday – Thursday 10 am – 6 pmFriday 10 am – 5 pmSaturday 10 am – 5 pmSunday Noon – 5 pmOffice HoursMonday – Thursday 9 am – 6 pmFriday 9 am – 5 pmAdmission$5 adults$4 senior citizens and students$1 children 12 and underFREE ADMISSION FOR MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM MEMBERS!FREE ADMISSION EVERY SUNDAY!FREE ADMISSION IN DECEMBER!
What a lovely place (although small)
Being a mexican american museum display descriptions should also be written in spanish. The exhibit was quite poor.... + no seating + no restrooms and quite hot inside. Do not recommend it.
Ok place. Very small. Had a few cool things.
Good time for the whole family. My nephews liked looking at all the exhibits and they are in grade school. I liked the history, and information they provided.
Greatest little museum in Austin; they do a great job with connecting with the community in general and displaying a variety of art work. Dont underestimate this museum, its easy to do when you walk by the 5th @ Congress location BUT DO NOT pass it up, if you have time stop in and check out what its all about. The Christmas party is great as is the Dia de Muertos event.
Always make sure to stop in when Im in town. Always great exhibits and I DARE YOU to go into the gift shop and leave empty handed. Its impossible
Always excellent exhibits worth seeing at this museum and free on Sundays
Full of culture. Once a week free admission. In heart of Austin, TX
Small, but cool gallery. If youre looking for something to do and have 45 minutes or so of free time, this a great spot to check out.
Very nice exhibits of the Dia de los muertos ..found some nice things in the gift shop too. I would recommend a Visit ..
Small museum but very interesting spot! It was a fun visit to visit the exhibits, especially the Frida Kahlo painting. Please visit the gift shop if you are a Frida fan!! 🤗
What a terrific museum. I highly recommend Mexic-Arte Museum. So many amazing print artists! I cant wait to come back.
Loved the atmosphere, sales people in the gift shop area were extra helpful. The name,also, caught my eye and I was pulled up in. Totally worth a visit
Went during the Viva la Vida fest and things were a little hectic. I think there should be some discussion about how to better handle the museum end of everything happening that day.
Awesome art space with exceptional rotating exhibits, a great director and an amazing store. I love this place!
Not too big of a museum, but very nice art, with good details about the artist and region the art derivatives from.
Fantastic. Ive learned something new! I appreciate their culture.
I am an oil paint landscape artist...this museum exhibits a great variety of art mediums...nice...no admittance fee on Sundays...
A nice place to visit.
Cool museum, free on Sundays. We went while they were doing a fundraiser auction, I would be curious to see it on a not-auction day.
I would say that this is more of the size of a gallery. I was lucky enough to attend on a day when I could purchase a piece from the gallery and I came home with a piece from Jonathan Rebolloso for $35, which is a better price than galleries around town.
Cool gift shop and cute Mexican culture items. Gallery was closed for installation; I just wished there were signage outside stating so.
Excellent collection. We enjoyed our visit very much (Dec 2019)
I love smaller museums and this is no exception. Such beautiful artwork and interesting exhibits.
Great collection and curation of Mexican and Mexicanan-american art. Free entry on Sundays, and a nice gift shop. Worth an afternoon visit for sure, would return
Great little art museum amongst the high rises of the Austin skyline. Amazing gift shop and exhibits that truly showcase Mexican and Texan art.
Excellent exhibit of collected art from the Borders of Mexico an America.
Unique Mexican art related gifts. Beautiful items
Such an interesting museum! Definitely recommend as something to do in Austin.
Not kid friendly for sure. Pretty basic but very pricey. Wouldnt recommend it unless your a Mexican history buff.
A little small in my opinion but I liked the art and the fact that you can color a sticker so other people can see your art too.
A fun little museum. Great range of art. If you are into history of artist in Texas and Mexico, take the time, is a great spot.
Not open till Dec. 15 - but the museum shop is open to see and buy artists products.
Very good and informative museum must see when in Austin
Go on Sunday when its free, its awesome. Its great seeing all the different types of art from other parts of the world.
Very nice place !!!
Small and eclectic. I cannot wait to pass along what I saw to the art teachers in my largely Latino high school.
Wonderful museum with excellent programs, exhibitions, festivals, and friendly staff. The gift shop is a must see.
Great gallery in the heart of downtown. Lots of art to view, definitely a learning experience for anyone interested in the culture.
I loved the Dia de los Muertos altars. Inspired me to read about Khalo. Great gift shop.
Awesome museum. Will definitely return and next time it’ll be with more people.
Variety of art represented is truly amazing as the people!
When we went I was moved to tears by the art demonstrating the experience of mexican people caused by the invasion and hatred of the US. Incredible.
Tiny museum. Art was interesting but doesn’t take much time to get through. Shop has a lot of interesting finds.
What a great museum! I highly recommend, only a $5 admission and free on Sundays! Great Mexi art!
Always enjoyable here and Sundays are free.
Super cool space, would love to come back and really see the exhibits.
Cute and nice museum.Good for half hour visit to explore some unique art.
Really enjoyed this small museum. Some very interesting and thought provoking artwork.
Great show if Amado Pena art. Also enjoyed the Frida Kahlo paintings.
Great way to celebrate dia de los muertos. There was arts and crafts activities for the kiddos.
It was okay, small gallery with a gift shop.
Please visit this lovely little spot for some amazing, topical art, history and an appreciation for something you might not be familiar with, as I was.
Neat 20-30 minute mini-museum with exhibits that arent the norm for the USA (a good thing).
Awsome museum little but awesome
Only in the gift shop
Delightful, intimate museum in downtown Austin with rotating exhibits and a great gift shop.
Cannot wait to visit your gallery it looks like a trove of stuff that is just up my ally
Fantastic Mexican and Mexican-American artists featured here, always have great exhibits and a really nice gift shop
Great art work. Would like to see them expand to larger premises to display more.
Great Dia de Los Muertos parade! Also, check out the gift shop after you visit the museum, cool artsy presents!
So much wonderful art work and so much culture everywhere.
Love how they express the mexican cultures through their different expositions. Awesome souvenirs
Wonderful print exhibit. Description of printmaker CV accompanied each exhibit.
Great exhibits. I learned aspects of central American culture that I did not know.
Its smaller than what I expected but still a good museum.
Great gallery. Only wish they sold prints of some of their artwork.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Mexic-Arte Museum 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-15Amazing art from local artists and those from around the world. A true Austin institution. Plus... hello? Gift shop! 😃 an affordable and enlightening outing for the whole family. Get yo culture on!
Review №2
2021-08-15This exhibit is amazing. I was exposed to so many artists and there are some treasured originals. Their gift shop is loaded with books, stickers, and other really great finds. If youre in Austin and looking for some authentic Mexican art, this museum should be on your list.
Review №3
2021-11-04This art museum is full of interesting and beautiful Mexican art from all time periods. For only $7, I highly recommend checking them out.
Review №4
2021-07-14Cute place but very small. It’s a self guided tour which was hard since I have small kids. Lots to look at but hard with kids as they didn’t enjoy it as much. Wish there was some kind of audio to help us know more than the written material so the kids could enjoy too.It was reasonable in pricing and there’s a small gift shop as well.
Review №5
2021-06-30This was my favorite museum on our recent trip to Austin. I loved the friendliness of the staff, the option to wear a face mask if you wanted to, the creative art and all of the displays. Be sure to check out the gift shop on your visit. Wont regret it one bit!
Review №6
2022-05-07Small place but overall nice. Has a cover for most days but its cheap. Sundays are free. Its nice how it covers the local anti-klan movement and the resistance to government.
Review №7
2021-10-26It was a beautiful experience. The art and stories touched my heart, and taught me so many things. I encourage anyone in Austin to take a look around Mexic-Arte Museum.
Review №8
2021-11-01Its a nice place but we expected to see more honestly. 2 years ago we went to viva la vida and was very nice. Price is fair $7 per person and $1 for little ones. Good paintings and colorful walls!
Review №9
2021-06-27Great museum that showcases Mexican and latinx artwork. Admission is free on Sundays! The museum is wheelchair accessible. It’s nice and cool inside which is great for a hot summer day. There isn’t a restroom available for patrons, so we had to use the CVS across the street.There is a fun little gift shop in the front which you can visit without paying admission to the museum.My only suggestion would be for the museum to offer captions on the television. There was a short interview shown on the television and it was hard to hear. I hope they will add this soon so the movie will be accessible to all patrons.
Review №10
2021-08-24Very good expocision nice place and free admission on Sundays, thanks my time well invested I will return