MEXICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF ART OF NORTHAMERICA

SANTA ANA, CA

The Mexican American Museum of Art of NorthAmerica (MAMoA) in Santa Ana, California is a vibrant and unique institution dedicated to the study and promotion of Mexican and Mexican-American art and culture. Founded in 1971, MAMoA is the first museum in the United States dedicated to the preservation and display of Mexican and Mexican-American art and culture. It features a wide variety of artworks and artifacts, including murals, sculptures, textiles, prints, photographs, and videos. The museum also hosts a number of educational programs, including workshops, lectures, and film screenings, to introduce visitors to the rich history and cultural heritage of Mexican and Mexican-American people in the United States.

MAMoA is also committed to creating spaces of inclusion and dialogue among diverse communities. The museum has collaborated with a range of local organizations and artists to create exhibitions and programs that celebrate the beauty, strength, and resilience of Mexican and Mexican-American culture. The museum also hosts a regular series of events designed to bring together people from different backgrounds to engage in meaningful conversations about art, culture, and identity.

In addition to its exhibition and programming efforts, MAMoA also houses an archive of over 3,000 pieces of artwork, including works from renowned Mexican and Mexican-American artists. This collection provides a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and students to gain a deeper understanding of the history, art, and culture of the Mexican and Mexican-American people in the United States.

MEXICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF ART OF NORTHAMERICA is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SANTA ANA CA. US MID #8400600311

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 7145413070
• website: http://www.bowers.org

MEXICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF ART OF NORTHAMERICA
1025 S LINWOOD AVE
SANTA ANA
CA
92705

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