Austin, TX

The Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin

Address: 419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 480-9373
Web: www.mexic-artemuseum.org

The Mexic-Arte Museum was founded in 1984 by three local artists who have elevated the museum to a world-class institution that explores and promotes Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture.

The museum has been designated as the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas since its inception. The curators focus on traditional and contemporary arts and present multimedia works by both established and emerging artists from the U.S, Mexico and Latin America.

After a string of highly successful years since it was founded by artists Sylvia Orozco, Sam Coronado, and Pio Pulido, the Mexic-Arte Museum was expanded and relocated to its current location at 419 Congress Avenue. This move enabled the museum to gain an even higher profile and recognition. Today, 75,000 visitors every year explore the extensive works of art that are part of the museum's permanent and temporary collections.

The Mexic-Arte Museum also boasts an eclectic museum store, where visitors can take home a piece of Mexican art and culture for their own. Offerings include fine folk art including wood-carved Oaxacan animals and Michoacan pottery. Day of the Dead pieces, hand-blown glass jewelry and children's items are also available for purchase.