This huge cultural complex measures 3,000 square metres and includes three theatres, a cinema, several exhibition halls, workshops, two museums and two specialized libraries. The complex was designed by the architects M. R. Alvarez and M. O. Ruiz and inaugurated in 1960. The underlying concept for the complex is to provide cultural events at reasonable prices and to cater to a young audience. Every Thursday events are half off and there are special free events and special subscriptions for students year-round.