The museum building is a protected historic monument dating back to the late 19th century.
The project was spearheaded by the Alfredo Harp Helú Oaxaca Foundation to repurpose abandoned rail infrastructure for social use.
The site includes a 'Bibliobus,' a vintage rail carriage converted into a mobile library.
It is designed specifically to encourage 'learning through play' rather than traditional artifact preservation.
The location retains original architectural details, including high ceilings and ironwork characteristic of Mexican Porfirian-era rail stations.
The Museo Infantil de Oaxaca (MIO) is housed within the historic Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril, the city's former 19th-century railway station. The museum focuses on interactive learning, offering educational workshops, art activities, and a specialized library for children. The grounds incorporate former rail infrastructure, blending industrial heritage with modern pedagogical spaces. It serves as a community hub for local families, prioritizing tactile engagement over static displays. The venue is managed by the Alfredo Harp Helú Oaxaca Foundation. The restored rail tracks and wagons on site serve as outdoor play and exhibition areas.
Beside the restored vintage rail cars parked on the original tracks outside the main station building.
Check the official social media pages for weekly workshop schedules before arriving.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes as the site involves outdoor walking near historic rail tracks.
Bring a water bottle, as the outdoor play areas provide limited shade.
Assuming it functions as a traditional 'do not touch' museum; it is a high-energy interactive space.
Typically closed on Mondays.
Supervision of children is required at all times; interactive displays should be treated with care to ensure longevity for other visitors.
