🎭 Cultural Spaces in Mexicali
Art centers, theaters, galleries and cultural workshops across the city
What is IMACUM?
Mexicali Municipal Institute of Art and Culture
Municipal Culture Coordination
IMACUM is the institution responsible for coordinating and managing all of Mexicali's municipal cultural offerings. Through its various centers strategically distributed across the city, it provides workshops, exhibitions, events and cultural activities to strengthen the artistic development of the Mexicali community.
🎯 MISSION
To foster cultural and artistic development in Mexicali
👥 REACH
Children, youth, adults and seniors
🏢 CENTERS
8+ cultural spaces across the city
Museums, theaters and cultural centers
Museums
Museo UABC (IIC-Museo)
Regional History
University museum with the permanent exhibit "Desert, Migration and Border"; open Tuesday to Sunday
Main services:
- Permanent exhibit
- Temporary exhibits
- School visits
- Cultural research
Museo Sol del Niño
Interactive science museum
Interactive museum in the old Jabonera del Pacífico soap factory; open Thursday to Sunday, and 2026 visitors report some areas out of service: call before you go
Main services:
- Interactive exhibits
- Vintage cars (extra fee)
- School visits
Theaters and stages
Teatro del Estado
Plays, concerts and ballet
Mexicali's main theater: home to plays with TV casts, musicals, ballet and films with a live orchestra.
Main services:
- VIP, 1st, 2nd and 3rd level seating
- On-site parking
- Free Festival de Octubre shows
- Up-to-date listings on mexicali.org
CEART Mexicali
State Center for the Arts
The state arts center: 50+ workshops per term, free exhibits Monday to Saturday and a venue for theater and concerts
Main services:
- 50+ workshops
- International Gallery
- Theater and concerts
- Free exhibits
Cultural centers and workshops
Casa de la Cultura
Main Center Since 1974
Mexicali's cultural nerve center - an iconic neoclassical building
Main services:
- Professional theater
- Rufino Tamayo Gallery (428 m²)
- More than 20 art workshops
- Year-round programming
CREA Cultura
Workshops and General Culture
Municipal cultural and recreation center: a venue for IMACUM courses, with a gym, track and playground
Main services:
- IMACUM courses
- Event hall
- Gym and court
- Track and playground
Meyibó Centro del Saber
Inclusion and Culture
Focused on cultural education and community development
Main services:
- Cultural education
- Community development
- Inclusive workshops
- Special programs
Centro Cultural Nana Chela
Neighborhood culture in Orizaba
Cultural center in the Orizaba neighborhood, in the same building as the municipal libraries office. Ask about the current workshops on its Facebook page.
Main services:
- Community activities
- Seasonal workshops
- Neighborhood events
Galleries
Galería de la Ciudad
Visual Arts
Free-entry gallery with group shows by Mexicali artists; open Monday to Friday 10 AM-6 PM
Main services:
- Exhibits
- Free entry
- Film club
- Concerts
Houses of culture in the valley
Casa de la Cultura Progreso
Monday to Friday 8 AM-7 PM · 686 568 5343
Av. Adolfo López Mateos, Progreso
View on Google MapsCasa de la Cultura Guadalupe Victoria
In the valley, Km 43
Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria
View on Google MapsHours and workshops change each term: check with each center before you go
Workshops and Artistic Disciplines
Visual Arts (Plastic Arts)
- Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor)
- Technical and artistic drawing
- India ink
- Screen printing
- Muralism
Music
- Classical and contemporary piano
- Acoustic and classical guitar
- Violin, classical technique
- Drums and percussion
- Voice and singing
- Community choir
Dance
- Mexican folk dance
- Classical ballet
- Jazz and contemporary
- Urban dance
Performing Arts
- Theater and acting
- Children's creativity
- Experimental theater
- Dramatic arts
Visual Media
- Digital and analog photography
- Digital art
- Experimental video
- Graphic design
📅 2025 Enrollment Information
ACADEMIC TERMS
- • Fall: Sept - Dec
- • Spring: Feb - May
- • Summer: Jun - Aug (intensive)
COSTS
- • Regular: $1,113 MXN
- • Summer: $813 MXN
- • Discounts available
ENROLLMENT
- • In person only
- • At any IMACUM center
- • ID + proof of address
Year-Round Cultural Programming
Regular Events
🖼️ ART EXHIBITIONS
- • Monthly showings by local artists
- • Traveling state and national exhibitions
- • Permanent collection from the municipal holdings
- • Openings free to the public
🎭 INDEPENDENT THEATER
- • Productions by local companies
- • Community and experimental theater
- • Performances by acting workshops
- • Family and adult showings
Annual Special Events
🎯 How to Take Part in the Cultural Spaces?
Children and Teens
- • Children's creativity (ages 6-12)
- • Music and dance for youth (ages 13-17)
- • Special vacation programs
- • Special discounts for minors
Adults
- • Evening and night workshops
- • Art therapy courses
- • Beginners and advanced
- • Flexible schedules
Seniors
- • "Golden Culture" program
- • Discounts with an INAPAM card
- • Preferential morning schedules
- • Adapted activities
💡 Tips for Your First Visit to the Cultural Spaces
✅ BEFORE YOU GO
- • Call to confirm hours and availability
- • Ask about discounts and scholarships
- • Check specific requirements
- • Visit during public events
🎒 WHAT TO BRING
- • Valid official ID
- • Proof of address
- • Cash for enrollment fees
- • A desire to learn and create
🚶♂️ DURING YOUR VISIT
- • Tour all the facilities
- • Meet the instructors
- • Ask about public events
- • Check the full schedule
📞 Information and Contact
Casa de la Cultura (Main)
📍 Av. Francisco I. Madero at Altamirano
📞 (686) 552-96-30
📧 casadelacultura@gmail.com
🕐 Mon-Fri 8:00-20:00
IMACUM General
🌐 Portal: mexicali.gob.mx
📞 IMACUM: (686) 554-3760
📧 cultura@mexicali.gob.mx
🏛️ Municipal agency
Other IMACUM Centers
🎨 CREA Cultura: C. Salina Cruz 2050
📚 Meyibó: Calz. Ruiz Cortines
🏘️ Casa del Barrio: Col. Orizaba
💡 Tips to Make the Most of the Cultural Offerings
✅ RECOMMENDATIONS:
- • Visit during public events first
- • Enroll early (limited spots)
- • Attend openings
- • Ask about available discounts
🎯 OPPORTUNITIES:
- • Show your work in galleries
- • Join groups and choirs
- • Take part in annual festivals
- • Collaborate on community projects