CENTRAL ENSENADA
Museum of History (Museo de Historia)
A creatively designed rupestrian pathway and exhibition rooms focus
on "Native People of Baja California" and "European Explorers and Missionaries."
Donation fee. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-2pm & 3-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm, the museum
is located in the northern end of the Riviera del Pacifico on Blvd. Costero.
Tel/fax (61)77-0594.
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Regional History Museum (Museo Historico Regional)
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A permanent display of "People and Cultures of Meso-America" and changing
exhibitions are housed in the 1886 military headquarters that served as
the Ensenada jail until 1986. Donation fee. Located on Av. Gastelum near
Paseo Calle Primera (Av. Lopez Mateos), it is open 10am-5pm, closed Mon.
Tel/fax (61)78-2531.
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Ex-Aduana Maritima
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Intriguing temporary cultural and historical exhibits are displayed in
one of the oldest buildings in town, the former Maritime Customs House
on Av. Ryerson #99, constructed in 1887. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, closed
weekends. Tel/fax (61)78-2531.
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Science Museum ("Caracol" Museo de Ciencias)
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Interesting exhibition halls are dedicated to astronomy, physics, paleontology
and marine sciences of Baja California. The saltwater aquariums and Noah's
Ark are especially appealing to youngsters. Donation fee. Located on Av.
Obregon #1463 between Calles 6 & 7, it is open Tues.-Fri. 9am-5pm,
Sat. & Sun. 12-5pm, closed Mon. Tel. (61)78-7192, fax (61)78-6335,
e-mail:[email protected]
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City Gallery (Galeria de la Ciudad)
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Situated in the northern end of the Riviera del Pacifico on Blvd. Costero,
the gallery features monthly exhibitions of Baja California artists. Open
9am-4pm, closed Sun. Tel. (61)77-3130.
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Galeria de Perez Meillon
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This unique gallery shop features authentic Paipai and Kumiai Indian crafts
by local artisans, plus one-of-a-kind Tarahumara and Casas Grandes pottery.
On Blvd. Costero #1094-39 in Centro Artesanal Arts Center, it is open daily
10am-6pm. Tel/fax (61)74-0394, e-mail:[email protected]
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Galeria La Esquina de Bodegas
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This intriguing bistro restaurant/bookstore/gallery features monthly exhibitions
of Mexican and international artists. Stop by to browse, then enjoy an
espresso, glass of wine or snack. Open 8am-10pm, closed Sun., La Esquina
is located across from Bodegas de Santo Tomas Winery on Av. Miramar &
Calle 6. Tel. (61)78-3557, e-mail:[email protected].
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Mati Ransenberg's Gallery (La Galeria de Mati 2000)
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Thirty years and hundreds of paintings in
German Expressionistic style are available as collections to museums or serious buyers. Showings are
by appointment for qualified buyers only. (Go to the bottom of her web page to view artwork.)
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E-mail:[email protected]
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Taller de Artesanos Indigenas
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Located at Bodegas de Santo Tomas Winery, this Indian Artists Workshop
offers authentic local Paipai and Kumiai arts and crafts from 9:30am-2pm
Mon.-Fri., weekends by appointment. Tel. (61)78-8780.
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SOUTH OF CENTRAL ENSENADA
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Estero Beach Museum
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An outstanding collection of folk art and artifacts entitled "40 Centuries
of Mexican Culture" is displayed in chronological exhibition rooms at Estero
Beach Resort, 6 miles south of town. Open 9am-5pm, closed Tues. Tel. (61)76-6225.
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Art Gallery/Studio Los Arcos
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This captivating gallery offers original paintings, sculptures, fine and
decorative arts by Baja California artists. Located in Ejido Esteban Cantu
on the road to La Bufadora in Punta Banda, it is open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm,
Sun. 10am-3pm, closed Tues. Tel. (615)4-2066, e-mail:[email protected].
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Driving further south on the Transpeninsular Highway? Don't miss the
interesting Community Museums in San Vicente and El Rosario, or the fascinating
Natural History & Cultural Museum in Bahia de los Angeles.
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EAST OF CENTRAL ENSENADA
Museo Comunitario del Valle de Guadalupe
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An intriguing exhibition of Russian pioneer memorabilia and local Indian
crafts are displayed in a curious Russian home dating from 1905. Tour the
historic house and visit the "wa," a replica of a native Indian dwelling.
Donations welcome. Open 9am-5pm (closed Mon.), the museum is located across
from Monte Xanic Winery in Francisco Zarco, Valle de Guadalupe, just off
Highway 3 to Tecate. Tel. (615)5-2030.
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To call from the U.S. or Canada dial 011-52 +
numbers listed. Within Mexico dial 01 + numbers listed.
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