As Mérida’s art community continues to flourish, January brings a wave of exciting exhibitions and events that celebrate creativity, collaboration, and the power of visual storytelling. From luminous glass installations inspired by water to collective showcases of international and local talent, the city’s galleries are alive with color, emotion, and innovation. Here’s your guide to the must-see art happenings this month.
From Tuesday to Sunday : Museo de la ciudad
Museo de la Ciudad does an fantastic job of curating and bringing together some of Merida’s artists. The buidling is the iconic and historic former post office and there are several halls for art exhibitions.
Currently on display and worth seeing:
- Bryan Portrillo: Ciudad en Movimiento: Sociedad de la entropia / City in Motion: Society of Entropy
- Vida y costumbres: el Mercado Lucas de Galvez y sus alrededores / Life and Customs: The Lucas de Gálvez Market and Its Surroundings in collaboration with the Pedro Guerra Photographic Archive of the Autonomous University of Yucatán
- De Ida y Vuelta / Round Trip work by Fabricio Van Broek
📅 Open: Tuesday to Friday 9am-6pm Saturday and Sunday 9am-2pm
📍 Museo de la Ciudad de Mérida
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April 30 : Everything Is Connected — Opening Night
A new exhibition lands in Mérida with a concept that speaks to systems, patterns, and the invisible threads tying it all together. Julio Bekhor presents Everything Is Connected, opening with an evening that blends art, sound, and atmosphere.
Expect more than just a gallery walkthrough—this opening unfolds in layers, with cocktails, live elements, and a DJ set shaping the experience as the night progresses.
📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Galería 25 (Calle 25 #500, Jesús Carranza)
Line-up:
– Disco cocktails: 6:00 PM
– Vetrivian Man: 7:00 PM
– DJ Bekhor: 8:00 PM
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A sharp, minimal opening with a late-evening pulse—art that connects, and a space that moves with it.
From April to May : Izamal. El rostro oculto — Exhibition
A deeper look beyond the postcard image.
This exhibition by José Pool “Mashka” offers an intimate perspective on everyday life in Izamal, exploring social dynamics and realities that often go unnoticed.
📍 Museo de la Ciudad de Mérida (Lobby, Ground Floor)
🎟️ Free entry
Through photography and visual narrative, the show invites visitors to reflect on the complexities behind one of Yucatán’s most iconic towns—challenging the way we experience it as outsiders.
🗓️ On view through May 3, 2026
🕘 Tuesday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🕘 Saturday & Sunday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Located in Gallery One and the museum’s ground floor lobby, it’s an accessible and thought-provoking stop for all audiences
From April to May : Exhibitions at Centro de Artes Visuales
The Centro de Artes Visuales by Sedeculta presents a new series of exhibitions showcasing a wide panorama of contemporary art in Yucatán, bringing together different perspectives, generations, and artistic languages.
📍 Centro de Artes Visuales
🎟️ Free entry
What to expect: A curated journey through multiple exhibition rooms, each offering a distinct vision—from personal collections and contemporary narratives to experimental and archival work.
Exhibitions include works by Juan Pablo Mier y Terán, Yael de Gorostegui, Maru Fitzmaurice, Da Burn Gallery, and Gabriel Quintal, each occupying different gallery spaces with unique concepts and approaches.
You can also experience “El que perdió su silla” by Juan Cardeña as part of the Noches de Artes Vivas program.
🗓️ On view through May 24, 2026
🕒 Tuesday–Friday: 11 AM – 8 PM
🕒 Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM – 6 PM
A great plan if you’re into art, culture, and discovering the current creative scene in Mérida.
From April to May : El Abrazo de Acatempan Vol. 2 — Art Exhibition
A visual dialogue between two cities.
This exhibition brings together contemporary art from Yucatán and Guadalajara, creating a conversation through different styles, perspectives, and artistic languages.
📍 Centro Cultural del Mayab
🎟️ Free entry
A collaborative project between Proyectos Espectra, Otro Espacio, and Patronato de Arte Contemporáneo, exploring connection, contrast, and shared creative ground.
🗓️ On view through May 22, 2026
🕚 Monday to Sunday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
A solid stop if you’re looking to explore contemporary art beyond the local lens.
