Instituto Cultural Cabanas

At the far end of the Plaza de Armas is the Hospicio Cabañas, formerly an orphanage and known today as the Instituto Cultural Cabañas [SS], Cabañas 8 (tel. 33/3818-2000, ext. 31009). Admission is 100 pesos. This vast structure is impressive for both its size (more than 23 courtyards) and its grandiose architecture, especially the cupola. Created by the famous Mexican architect Manuel Tolsá, it housed homeless children from 1829 to 1980. Today it's a thriving cultural center offering art shows and classes. The interior walls and ceiling of the main building display murals painted by Orozco in 1937. HisMan of Fire, in the dome, is said to represent the spirit of humanity projecting itself toward the infinite. Other rooms hold additional Orozco works, as well as excellent contemporary art and temporary exhibits. 

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