Museums and Collections in Oaxaca

Discover 2 unusual museums and collections in Oaxaca.

Huastec votive offerings depicting fertility goddesses.

Oaxaca, Mexico

Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art

An incredible collection of Mesoamerican art assembled by one of Mexico's great artists.

Oaxaca, Mexico

Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca

This amazing collection includes rare stamps from around the world, including fluorescent ones.

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Museums and Collections in Oaxaca

Discover 2 unusual museums and collections in Oaxaca.

Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art

Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca

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