Experts' Choice Award Museo de Arte Prehispanico de Mexico
What the experts agree on
Rufino Tamayo's curated pre-Hispanic art collection showcases exquisite pottery and sculpture in a beautifully restored colonial mansion, with standout pieces from coastal civilizations like Colima and Nayarit.
“The collection at the Museo de Arte Prehispánico Rufino Tamayo is remarkably rich...the rooms dedicated to the coastal civilisations (Colima, Nayarit and Huastèque) are particularly interesting.”
– Michelin Guide
Frommer's "The artifacts displayed in this museum were chosen "solely for the aesthetic rank of the works, their beauty, power, and originality." Full review
Fodor's "You'll find a wonderfully displayed collection of pre-Hispanic pottery and sculpture at this carefully restored colonial mansion." Full review
Lonely Planet "This top-class collection of pre-Hispanic art was donated to Oaxaca by its most famous artist, Rufino Tamayo (1899−1991)." Full review
New York Times "Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo houses a vast collection of pre-Hispanic figures chosen for their aesthetic qualities"
Lonely Planet "Showcasing a fascinating collection of ancient artifacts amassed by the renowned Oaxacan painter Rufino Tamayo, relics in the Tamayo museum are exhibited in color-coded backlit cases to..."
