Mondays the museum will be closed.
Tuesday through Saturday:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 5 - 8 p.m.
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday!
Sunday: noon - 6 p.m.
$8: Adults and children 1+
$7: Seniors (65+)
Free: Children under 1 and Museum Members
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Explore Yalálag, a Mountain Village in Mexico
Sponsored by Downy Fabric Softener, Devon Energy and KPMG
This all-new exhibit provides an opportunity to experience the day-to-day life of citizens in Villa Hidalgo Yalálag, a Zapotec village located in the Sierra Juárez Mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Yalálag is an interactive display set in the backdrop of an Oaxacan mountain village that shows the customs, daily life and heritage of the people of Yalálag in the modern day. The realistic environments of the house, el Restaurante, La Miscelanea, Huaracheria, school, and market provide authentic opportunities for visitors to become immersed in Yalálag, a culture different from their own.
What to do in Yalálag
- Role-play as shop keepers, consumers, craftsmen, artists, and children authentically-recreated buildings iconic of the Yalálag village.
- Watch videos of significant people, places, and things in Oaxaca.
- Experience the importance of craftwork and art in Oaxaca by creating arts and crafts.
- Participate in hands-on activities and celebrations that relate to traditions and holidays in Oaxaca.
Take an exciting trip "South of the Border" to learn about the cultural attributes that give the people of Yalálag a unique take on life!
