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Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares
Enseñanza s/n, Centro, Pátzcuaro
434 342 1029
Free admission for students, teachers, and those under 13 and over 60.
Free admission for nationals and foreign residents on Sundays.
General admission: $75.00.
Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Its construction dates back to the 16th century. It is the former home of the Colegio de San Nicolás Obispo. Its permanent and temporary exhibitions reflect the work of the region's men and women throughout the centuries.
Centro Cultural Antiguo Colegio Jesuita
Enseñanza esq. Alcantarilla, Centro, Pátzcuaro
434 342 3127
Free admission
Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sundays from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Formerly a school of the Society of Jesus, construction began in the 16th century. Today it houses temporary exhibitions of various artistic disciplines, workshops, concerts, conferences, and other cultural activities. It also houses an important engraving workshop.
Sala de Artes del Palacio Municipal
Portal Hidalgo #1, Centro, Pátzcuaro
434 342 7775
Free admission
Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
The Municipal Palace Arts Gallery is a museum that has become a cultural hub for the dissemination of art in the municipality of Pátzcuaro. It is managed by the Department of Culture of the Pátzcuaro City Council. It is located inside the Municipal Palace. Since 2019, it has hosted 19 art exhibitions, including works by Alfredo Zalce; "Vatché. 40 Years. Retrospective," by the Armenian artist Vatché Geuvdjelian, who resides in Pátzcuaro; "Michoacán (Un)Masked: Muyaes Ogazón Collection"; "Dances of Michoacán: Photographs by Florence Leyret and Engravings by Artemio Rodríguez," among others.
Centro Dramático de Michoacán (CEDRAM)
Pípila #1, Col. Revolución, Pátzcuaro
WhatsApp 434 117 5710
Introductory workshops and performances: free. Professional training: depending on the activity.
Open when there are activities to the public
A space dedicated to the training, production, and creation of audiences for the performing arts, which seeks to prioritize communities and schools with limited or no access to the theater. The doors of the space are open during public activities (performances or workshops). Performances and introductory workshops are free. Paid activities include professional training (intensive workshops and diplomas). The cost varies depending on the activity. Appointments, requests, and reservations can be made via WhatsApp or email.
Biblioteca Pública Gertrudis Bocanegra
Padre Lloreda #34-A, Centro, Pátzcuaro
434 342 5441
Free admission
Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
The former Temple of San Agustín, dating from 1576, now serves as a public library of the National Library Network. It houses the spectacular 14 x 12.7 m mural by Juan O'Gorman, completed in 1942. The mural narrates the history of Michoacán through four sections: creation according to the Purépecha; indigenous life before the Conquest; the arrival of the Spanish; and moments of life during the Colonial period.
Biblioteca del Libro Ilustrado (BLi)
Centro Cultural Antiguo Colegio Jesuita (Enseñanza esq. Alcantarilla, Centro, Pátzcuaro)
Entrada libre / Se aceptan donativos
Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sundays from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
An independent space dedicated to promoting and sharing reading through books and illustrated prints, both old and new, both national and international. These include art, world literature, children's and young adult literature, comics, encyclopedias, magazines, educational content, history, nature, health, and more.
Casa Werma
Libertad #80, Centro, Pátzcuaro
434 131 4606
Free entry / Cost depending on the activity
Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Located in the heart of Pátzcuaro, Mexico, Casa Werma is a sanctuary for practice, discovery, and connection. Whether you're looking for a place for spiritual retreat, personal reflection, artistic inspiration, or simply to rest and rejuvenate, Casa Werma offers a unique, vibrant, and tranquil environment. Open to the public, we offer retreats, wellness classes, cultural events, and much more!
Escuela Nómada de Saberes Invisibles
Known address Quinta Pispirama
4432277981
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Ramón Merino, visual artist, and Cardiela Amézcua, multidisciplinary artist and environmental educator through the arts, invite you to participate in the activities and initiatives of the Nomadic School of Invisible Knowledge, in Pátzcuaro and its surrounding areas. We offer ongoing workshops and intensive courses in visual arts, performing arts, cultural management, and environmental education through the arts with a biocultural and human development focus. Special offer for families with two or more enrolled members!
Museo Agrarista de Tzurumútaro
Francisco I. Madero #1, Centro, Tzurumútaro
443 313 1099, 434 342 1214
Free admission
Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Originally the rectory of the Temple of Saint Peter the Apostle, it served as a communal gathering place where peasants met to resolve their agrarian issues. It houses a rich collection of historical objects and works of art that chronicle the Purépecha agrarian struggle and resistance in Michoacán, including documents, engravings, and murals that tell the stories of important figures such as José María Morelos, Emiliano Zapata, and Lázaro Cárdenas.

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