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Ensenada Museums & Galleries

Museo De Historia (Museum Of History)
A creatively designed rupestrian pathway and exhibition rooms focus on the "Native People of Baja California" and "European Explorers and Missionaries."
Open daily 9:30am-2pm & 3-5 pm. Donations. In the north end of the Riviera del Pacifico on Blvd. Costero, tel. . (011526) 177-0694.

Museo Historico Regional (Regional History Museum)
A permanent display of "People and Cultures of Meso-America" plus temporary exhibitions in the 1886 military headquarters that served as the Ensenada jail until 1986.
Open 10am-5pm, closed Mon. Donations. Av. Gastelum near Paseo Calle Primera, tel. (011526) 178-2531.

Ex-Aduana Maritima
Intriguing temporary cultural and historical exhibits in one of the oldest buildings in town, the former Maritime Customs House, built in 1887.
Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm. Av. Ryerson #99, tel/fax (011526) 178-2531.

"Caracol" Museo De Ciencias (Science Museum)
Interesting exhibition halls dedicated to astronomy, physics, paleontology and marine sciences of Baja California.
Open Tues.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. & Sun. 12-5 pm, closed Mon. Donations.Av. Obregon #1463 between 14th & 15th st., tel. (011526) 178-7192, fax (011526) 178-6335.

Estero Beach Museum
An outstanding collection of folk art and artifacts entitled "40 Centuries of Mexican Culture" in chronological exhibition rooms.
Open 9am-1pm & 2-5 pm, closed Tues. Donations. 6 miles south of town at Estero Beach Resort, tel. (011526) 176-6225.

Museo Comunitario Del Valle De Guadalupe
A fascinating exhibition of Russian memorabilia and local Indian artifacts in a Russian home dating from 1906.
Open 9am-5pm, closed Mon. Donations. Across from Monte Xanic Winery in Francisco Zarco, Valle de Guadalupe, just off Highway 3 to Tecate,tel. (01152) 615-2060.

Galeria De Perez Meillon
Authentic native Paipai and Kuiai Indian crafts by local artisans, Tarahumara and Casas Grandes pottery.
Open daily 10am-6pm. Blvd. Costero #1094-39 in Centro Artesanal, tel/fax (011526) 174-0694.

Galeria De La Cuidad
Monthly exhibitions of Baja California artists.
Open 9am-6pm, closed Sat. & Sun. In the north end of the Riviera del Pacifico on Blvd. Costero, tel. (011526) 177-3130.

Galeria La Esquina De Bodegas
Monthly exhibitions of Mexican and international artists.
Open 8am-10pm, closed Sun. Across from Bodegas de Santo Tomas on Av. Miramar & Calle 6,tel. (011526) 178-3557.

Taller De Artesanos Indigenas
Indian Artists Workshop with authentic Paipai and Kumiai arts and crafts.
Open Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-1:30pm. At Bodegas de Santo Tomas, Av. Miramar #666, tel. (011526) 178-8780.

Art Gallery / Studio Los Arcos
Original paintings, sculptures, fine and decorative arts by Baja California artists.
Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm, closed Tues. In Ejido Esteban Cantu on the road to La Bufadora in Punta Banda, tel. (01152) 614-2066,4-2114.

Performing Arts
Call for scheduled performances

Teatro Cultural Riviera
At the Riviera on Blvd. Costero, tel. (011526) 176-4233

Teatro Benito Juarez
Av. Guadalupe between Calles 2&3, tel. (011526) 176-2850

Teatro De La Ciudad
Av. Diamante s/n, tel. (011526) 177-0692

Sala De Tintos
At Bodegas de Santo Tomas, Av. Miramar #666, tel. (011526) 174-0807