Sometimes special exhibits but go for the murals by Orosco More

The murals are a memorable experience and a lesson in Mexican history. We were fortunate to have a guide whose passion and insight gave us an understanding that we would not have had otherwise. This guide was also the one who guided President Obama when he visited the Instituto Cultural Cabanas. We discovered Orosco through the unforgettable The Man of... More

The inside dome of the Instituto has some of the most stunning murals you will see anywhere in Mexico. Also, a great bookstore where one can buy prints, and several workshops where artists and students are in the process of creating contemporary work or restoring older work. A must visit in Guadalajara. More

well worth the 70 peso per person entry free 30 peso extra for your camara, which is a eccentiale. this building is know as the cisten chapple of mexico and the 57 painting by jose clemente orozco are a must see in guadalajara More

Liked it better when it was an orphanage and the bull ring was in front of it...but now there are lots of cultural activities there and days could be spend going through all the patios and rooms there. More

Instituto Cultural Cabanas and Hospicio Cabanas are the same place. A beautiful building with a major work by the great muralist Orozco. If you are interested in books on Mexican art or history, they have the best bookstore in town for those topics. There are frequently special exhibitions. Parking is a bit difficult when events are well attended. More

This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Guadalajara, a city almost razed by throughtless "development" and houses Orozco's impressive murals in what I suppose was the main church. They have mirrors so you can sit and study the incredible, opressive imagery. More

Lovely museum, awesome paints of Jose Clemente Orozco! I really reccomend this place More

I absolutely adore Hospicio Cabanas. Located at the end of a long pedestrian throughfare in downtown Guadalajara, it is a former hospital and orphanage. Today, it is a vibrant arts center with an amazing Orozco mural "Man of Fire") as its centerpiece, a maze of beautiful courtyards and constantly-changing art exhibits. There are guided tours in English and Spanish, but... More