In Guanajuato culture does not rest. Museums with free admission, creative workshops for children, special nights, movies and concerts are part of the agenda that this week invites locals and visitors to immerse themselves in art, history and creativity.
Here we share with you some unmissable options to build your cultural plan.
Museum Tuesdays: free admission to discover art and history 🏛️
Remember that every Tuesday admission is free at the museums of the Secretariat of Culture of Guanajuato, an excellent opportunity to visit temporary and permanent exhibitions.
At the Museo del Pueblo de Guanajuato you can visit the exhibitions:
- Dolores Porras. Ceramic workshop
- Dialogue between the great masters of folk art of Guanajuato and Veracruz.
- Mirrors and reflections in the permanent collection of the Village Museum
- La Mayólica by Gorky González - by Gorky González
🕙 Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
📅 Most conclude on March 29 (except Mirrors and Reflections, which ends on March 1).
You can also visit free of charge other emblematic sites such as:
- 🏛️ Diego Rivera House Museum
- 🏛️ Conde Rul Museum
- 🏛️ Palacio de los Poderes
- 🏛️ Olga Costa Art Museum - José Chávez Morado
An ideal plan to rediscover the artistic richness of the state.
Friday without classes... but with a lot of culture 👧🧒.
- 🐉 Dragons and Chinese art in Guanajuato capital city
This Friday 27th at 10:00 am, the Conde Rul Museum invites children from 7 to 12 years old to participate in the activity “Dragons in the Chinese New Year”.
Inspired by the museum's Chinese art collection-which includes pieces from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties-this workshop promises to be a cultural, fun and educational experience.
🎟️ Free admission
📲 Pre-registration required
📚 Fun and science in León
- In León, the Wigberto Jiménez Moreno Central State Library will also join the Friday without classes program this February 27 starting at 10:30 am.
There will be activities for different ages:
🧸 The fabulous bear (3 to 5 years)
🤗 February of Hugging Stories (6 to 9 years)
🔎 Word Hunters (10 to 12 years)
📖 Story time
🧪 Chemistry Workshop with Dr. Ángeles Mendoza (6 to 12 years old)
A day full of imagination, reading and science to learn while playing.
Creative Thursday: art and porcelain in León 🎨
This Thursday, February 26 at 12:00 noon, the Museum of Art and History of Guanajuato presents “Cana al arte. Monochromías de un periplo”.
The activity invites you to discover the origin of porcelain in Mexico and create your own artistic design to take home. An ideal experience for those looking to connect with art in a practical and creative way.
More cultural events to schedule 📅
The week's agenda includes free activities and special shows in different municipalities:
📖 Tuesday, February 24
10:00 h - Reading Circle “Reading and Identity”.”
At the José y Tomás Chávez Morado Museum
🌙 Wednesday, February 25
18:30 h - Night of museums
In the Hermenegildo Bustos Museum
🎨 Thursday, February 26
16:00 h - Permanent Seminar José Chávez Morado: “Unexpected Heritage”.”
At the Museum of the People of Guanajuato
🎬 Saturday, February 28
11:00 h - Family workshop “Cubist Collage”.”
At the Diego Rivera House Museum
15:30 h - Film Series “Hermoso Cariño”.”
At the Museum of Art and History of Guanajuato
19:00 h - Presentation of José White String Quartet
📍 In the Mateo Herrera Auditorium
🎟️ General: $125 pesos
Culture for everyone, every day
From children's workshops to chamber music concerts, exhibitions, films and seminars, Guanajuato demonstrates that culture is an essential part of its identity.
Whether in the capital, León, Silao or Purísima del Rincón, there is always an activity that invites you to learn, reflect and enjoy.
If you're planning a getaway or looking for something different this week, Guanajuato has a cultural plan waiting for you. 🎭✨