Top 10 Museums in Southern Mexico, Southern Mexico

The ruins of this ancient Zapotec capital make up one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Latin America.

Galeria Studio Cerrillo was founded in 2002 to allow the talented and varied artist of Chiapas an outlet for their visual works to be presented in a professional and classic manner. Since then the gallery has had over 40 exhibitions showcasing artist from Mexico and around the world. The gallery is the only full time cultural space dedicated to the plastic artist in San Cristobal.

Arteria is a new reality in the artistic field; joining the functions of a traditional art gallery with a space dedicated to the continuous achievement of educational projects. Our focus is directed towards the constant search for artistic creativity and possibilities. Our Mission at Arteria is to collaborate with artists and local communities to promote, diffuse, and share the arts to enhance understanding, build communities, and empower lives.

El museo fue creado principalmente para rescatar la memoria historica de los acontecimientos importantes que han marcado al estado de Chiapas y la trayectoria de Monsenor Samuel Ruiz en su intervencion por la defensa de los Derechos Indigenas,Humanos y su larga lucha por la Paz. Un Obispo 100% dedicado por un cambio a las condiciones de esas vidas..

Steps is a story museum and a NGO, recording the stories and culture of indigenous and help local children with basic education. Here we also offer different events for people to know more about real indigenous culture: 1. Cooking Workshop, workshop of traditional indigenous cuisine everyday at 11:00 AM, to learn how to make tortillas, quesadillas and pozol in community-style, from scratch (day menu, 150 MXN) 2. Story Time, to know more about indigenous culture, legend, lifestyle and ceremony, everyday at 15:00 pm in english and 17:00 pm in spanish. (on donation) 3. Cooking Workshop, workshop of traditional indigenous cuisine everyday at 19:00 PM, to learn how to make tamales, ponche (an indigenous cocktail) and sauce in community-style, from scratch. (night menu, 250 MXN) All the donation we receive directly go to the community to help indigenous children.

An old house from the 18th century with a beautiful garden which once belonged to two anthropologists from the US and now forms part of a civil association called Pronatura Sur, that works in the field of environmental conservation. The space offers the oportunity to learn about region medicinal plants, have a cup of organic coffee and enjoy the tranquility of the garden in the midst of the city.

Contemporary And Modern Art Gallery. Original Mexican Art. Provide art consultation, Interior decoration, art packaging and shipping, art preservation, and restoration work. Promote Art awareness/history, and insight into Mexican Art and World Art that has influenced many generations of Mexican Artist. We also conduct free student tours with local schools to promote art awareness and Mexican Art History. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Founded in 2014 Casa Kuxtal Gallery seeks a constant boost from Mexican artists, the development of design projects, as well as the interaction of a global audience with new cultural trends. Artists such as Cisco Giménez, Nacho Chincoya, Yasmín Sierra, Dr, Lakra, Alejandro Santiago, Lottas, Luis Moro, and Àlvar Suñol have been part of its catalog.