Temple and Ex Convent of our Lady of Carmen Baroque building whose construction began in 1593 and continued throughout the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The sacristy conserves valuable paintings. The former convent was restored between 1974 and 1979 and at present moment houses the "Casa de la Cultura" (Culture House) of Morelia, housing artistic work shops, exposition halls, auditoriums and the Museum of the Mask. This museum opens to the public from Monday to Friday from 10:00a.m.to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.