Salón de la Plástica Mexicana, Mexico City

Name: Salón de la Plástica Mexicana
Address: Calle Colima 196, Mexico City, 06700, Mexico
Telephone: 86 47 52 60

#243 among attractions in Mexico City

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Salón de la Plástica Mexicana, Mexico City

Facts and practical information

Salón de la Plástica Mexicana is an institution dedicated to the promotion of Mexican contemporary art. It was established in 1949 to expand the Mexican art market. Its first location was in historic center of the city but today it mostly operates out of a building in Colonia Roma. The institution is run by a membership of almost four hundred recognized artists and holds multiple exhibitions each year. Although it operates autonomously, it is part of the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura. ()

Alternative names: Established: 16 November 1949 (74 years ago)Visitors per year: ~400 pplCoordinates: 19°25'11"N, 99°9'40"W

Address

Calle Colima 196Cuauhtémoc (Roma)Mexico City 06700 Mexico

Contact

86 47 52 60

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Salón de la Plástica Mexicana open?

Salón de la Plástica Mexicana is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Salón de la Plástica Mexicana?

Nearby attractions include Galería OMR, Mexico City (2 min walk), Avenida Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City (3 min walk), Colonia Roma, Mexico City (3 min walk), Casa Lamm, Mexico City (4 min walk).

How to get to Salón de la Plástica Mexicana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Salón de la Plástica Mexicana:

Bus

Durango • Lines: Mb L1 (5 min walk)
Insurgentes_1_7 (6 min walk)

Metro

Insurgentes • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Cuauhtémoc • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)

Train

Insurgentes (8 min walk)
Cuauhtémoc (16 min walk)