Teatro de la Ciudad

Monterrey's showcase for the performing arts is the Teatro de la Ciudad, in the heart of downtown. The theatre presents dramatic works, musical performances, and dance. It is the home venue for the Monterrey Ballet which typically performs 4-5 shows per year. The 2025 season will include La Fille Mal Gardée, Convergencia, Swan Lake, Giselle and The Nutcracker. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster for shows in the Gran Sala (Great Hall) or through the theatre's ticket office.

A regional history museum focusing on the role of the north in Mexico's long and fascinating history. Special exhibits of global interest are also featured.

The bright orange obelisk is a monument to Monterrey's business orientation. At night, laser beacons light the sky.

Large, modern museum chronicling the history of Mexico, from pre-Colombian civilizations like the Maya and Aztec, through the colonial period, the revolution, and the modern industrial age.

The old city hall has been transformed into a delightful, low-key museum. The ground floor features some permanent historical exhibits, but the upper level is usually dedicated to showcasing emerging local artists.

Monterrey's cathedral is one of the few colonial-style landmarks in the city. Younger and less elaborate than the cathedrals of Central Mexican cities, it is nonetheless a beautiful church worth seeking out, especially for a Sunday mass.