Colegio Civil, Cultural center in Monterrey, Mexico.

Colegio Civil, now the Centro Cultural Universitario de Nuevo León, occupies a building begun in 1793–1794 as a hospital and defined as the Colegio Civil in 1857. Its north facade opens onto the public esplanade, and the restored complex houses exhibition rooms, an auditorium and a university bookstore.

Construction of the building began in 1793 and 1794, originally intended as a hospital. In 1857 Governor Santiago Vidaurri proposed creating the Colegio Civil, which began classes in 1859 in the episcopal house before moving to the Morelos and Zaragoza site. A restoration carried out between 2004 and 2006 turned it into the Centro Cultural Universitario.

The venue hosts art exhibitions, theater performances, and literary readings that draw local audiences together. These events shape how the community uses the space for creative expression today.

The building sits at the corner of Morelos and Zaragoza streets in downtown Monterrey, with its main access on the north facade. The esplanade in front serves as the entrance to the cultural center, and underground parking lies beneath it. Check the center's program before visiting, as the halls host academic and social events.

The Aula Magna hosts regional cultural programs that link northeastern Mexico with Texas through specialized events. These colloquiums highlight the close cultural ties between the two regions.