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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Alfredo Zalce (MACAZ)

Alfredo Zalce Museum of Contemporary Art

Housed in a 19th century mansion, Morelia's contemporary arts museum is named in honor of Alfredo Zalce, one of the artists of the Mexican muralism movement who was born in Michoacan and whose works include a large number of murals in the state capitol (Palacio del Gobierno). The MACAZ is known for its large collection of paintings by Efrain Vargas.

Address: Av. Acuaducto 18
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 - 20:00, Sat-Sun 10:00 - 18:00
Price: Free
Website: sic.cultura.gob.mx (opens in a new tab)

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