The complex formed by the Temple and the former Convent of El Carmen is one of the oldest and most monumental in the city of Morelia. Its construction began in 1593 and lasted until 1619. It has a unique architectural style, born from the Spain of the counter-reform, which mixes the sobriety of the Herrerian with a restrained European Baroque style.
Because of the large size of this complex, which covers the entire block, it sometimes served as a prison, parking lot for cleaning trucks, commercial warehouses, and bus station. Between 1974 and 1976, it was recovered, restored and the Casa de la Cultura was founded there.
At present, in what were once the sober cells of the friars, different artistic workshops are held, or they function as exhibition halls and classrooms for art and culture. The refectory, still with 17th century frescoes, the dressing room, which is now a library, the bookstore, famous in the region for offering the most varied and extensive offer of cultural, regional, ethnic and classical music, and the famous Museo de la Máscara (Mask Museum), where two large collections with pieces from 20 Mexican states are exhibited.
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00
Location: Av Morelos Norte 485, Historic Center, 58000 Morelia, Michoacán
Contact: Tel. 01 (443) 312 8898